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Nine American soldiers from the same command have been killed in two bomb attacks in provinces north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the US military says.
Six US troops died on Monday while on combat operations in Salahuddin province, in one of the deadliest attacks on American forces in months.
Three other soldiers died in a blast in Diyala province, US officials said.
At least eight Shia pilgrims were among more than 15 Iraqis killed in the latest spate of shootings and bombings.
Troops belonging to Task Force Lightning were conducting operations in Salahuddin province when a bomb exploded near their vehicle, killing six soldiers, the US military said on Tuesday.
Three others were injured and were taken to a military hospital.
A similar roadside blast in Diyala province killed three Task Force Lightning soldiers and injured one. ...
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