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Current Operations

• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 01 Jul 2009 [PDF]
• June 30 airpower summary: Reaper hits enemy forces AFNS 01 Jul 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Dagger Soldiers, IA search sand, swamp for weapons Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- American Soldiers and their Iraqi Army partners in the desert with metal detectors and shovels may look like a treasure hunt.
• Texas unit at home in Iraqi wilderness Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- For some Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry, deployment to the Middle East bares a close resemblance to home station.
• UAVs help protect ground forces through camera technology Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- Day and night they can be heard at the airfield, supporting ground forces throughout the greater Baghdad area.
• Iran Reduces Role in Iraq, But Still Having Impact VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Top US military officer: Iran reduced its supply of weapons to insurgents in Iraq, but is still having an impact on violence there and in Afghanistan.

Deployments

• Transporters wrap up tour in Iraq Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- 1538th Transportation Company conducted their final mission, wrapping up a successful 12-month deployment.

US Policy

United Nations

• Greater efforts needed to rid Iraq of landmines, says UN report UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- A new United Nations report warns that Iraq may not be able to meet its obligations under an international treaty to rid the country of the deadly scourge of anti-personnel landmines, and calls for greater efforts to ensure a safe environment for the population.

Reconstruction Issues

• On the Ground: Forces Strengthen Support Role in Iraq AFPS 01 Jul 2009 -- US forces in Iraq helped to bolster Iraqi sovereignty with the return of two combat outposts to Iraqi control.
• Last outpost in Wasit back in Iraqi hands Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- The fifth and final security station in Wasit Provice, southeast of Baghdad, was returned to Iraqi control.
• Iraqi Oil Auction Flops As International Companies Stay Aloof RFE/RL 01 Jul 2009 -- Iraq's oil industry has suffered a blow as auction of production rights failed to draw support of international oil majors.
• Iraq Rejects New Foreign Oil Bids VOA 01 Jul 2009 -- Iraq has rejected new offers from foreign companies to develop the country's oil and gas fields, after an international tender produced only one deal.

Foreign Reactions

News Reports

• Latest Iraqi bombing another attempt to incite violence, UN mission says UN News Centre 01 Jul 2009 -- UN condemned deadly bombing in Kirkuk,calling it yet another attempt to stoke up conflict.