Iraqi forces captured 65 “wanted men” during the current operation in Babil province and nine wanted men in Basrah. Iraqi and US troops detained 24 insurgents in Miqdadiyah. More than 1,100 insurgents have reconciled with Iraqi and Coalition forces in Salahadin province since May. Three al Qaeda emirs surrendered to Iraqi and US forces. Coalition forces detained four al Qaeda operatives. US troops captured a Special Groups bomb expert in Baghdad.
