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<H3>U.S. military gathers new information in Iraqi raids that officials say
points to Iran involvement</H3>
<P>WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In raids over the last two months in Iraq, the United
States has gathered substantial information and equipment specifically pointing
to the involvement of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Al Quds force among Shia
militias that have been attacking not just Iraqi civilians, but also U.S.
troops, according to defense officials. </P>
<P>The raids took place in Irbil earlier this month, and in Baghdad in December.
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<P>The United States is still holding 13 people seized in the raids. Some have
been returned to Iran. At least two are said by U.S. officials to be senior
members of Al Quds -- although it is not clear if those two are still in U.S.
custody. </P>
<P>Some of the weapons and weapons components seized had Iranian manufacturing
stamps, according to one official. The inventory included: mortars, rockets,
shoulder-launched weapons and rifles. --From Pentagon Correspondent Barbara
Starr. --CNN Breaking News</P>
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<P>Is this another clue that we are headed for a war with Iran?</P>
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<P>W.</P></DIV></BODY></HTML>