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Iraqi special operations forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, patrol a Baghdad street during an Aug. 14, 2007, operation to detain suspected terrorist leaders of an insurgent force.

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Iraqi special operations forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, patrol a Baghdad street during an Aug. 14, 2007, operation to detain suspected terrorist leaders of an insurgent force.

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