In Iraq, the number of U.S. soldiers killed in the war has now reached 1,500. More than 1300 of the troops have died after President Bush declared major combat operations to be over 22 months ago. The latest U.S. death occurred in in the Babil province, south of Baghdad. Meanwhile two car bombs have exploded near the Iraqi interior ministry in Baghdad, killing five people.
U.S. Death Toll in Iraq Reaches 1,500
HeadlineMar 03, 2005