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US military in Iraq captures militants from suspected Iran-backed group

Four suspected members of an Iran-backed militant network have been captured by the US military in Iraq, it said on Monday.

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  • Published: 12:28 December 1, 2008
  • Gulf News

Baghdad: Four suspected members of an Iran-backed militant network have been captured by the US military in Iraq, it said on Monday.

A statement released by the US military said the four detained belong to an insurgent group called Katai'b Hezbollah.

"Katai'b Hezbollah is assessed to be a surrogate of Iran. Its members are believed to be responsible for recent attacks against Iraqi citizens and coalition forces," the US military said.

Thirty-three Iranian-sponsored criminals have been detained in the last month, the military said. It was not clear whether Monday's detentions were included in that figure.

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