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June 30, 2004 -- Three U.S. Marines were reported killed and two were wounded yesterday in the first fatal attack on American forces since the transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis.
The Marines, in a Humvee leading a convoy, were hit by a roadside bomb in east Baghdad.
The attack came as Iraqi leaders sought to establish their authority.
Prime Minister Iyad Allawi hinted at imposing martial law when he said he plans to announce emergency measures that may temporarily restrict freedoms.
President Bush raised no objection.
"He may have to take tough security measures to deal with [terrorists like Abu] Zarqawi," Bush said in Turkey.
Also yesterday, the United States, Australia and Denmark formally resumed diplomatic relations with Iraq.
U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte said Monday's restoration of full sovereignty cleared the way for full ties "between two free, independent nations."
New York Post
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June 30, 2004 -- Three U.S. Marines were reported killed and two were wounded yesterday in the first fatal attack on American forces since the transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis.
The Marines, in a Humvee leading a convoy, were hit by a roadside bomb in east Baghdad.
The attack came as Iraqi leaders sought to establish their authority.
Prime Minister Iyad Allawi hinted at imposing martial law when he said he plans to announce emergency measures that may temporarily restrict freedoms.
President Bush raised no objection.
"He may have to take tough security measures to deal with [terrorists like Abu] Zarqawi," Bush said in Turkey.
Also yesterday, the United States, Australia and Denmark formally resumed diplomatic relations with Iraq.
U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte said Monday's restoration of full sovereignty cleared the way for full ties "between two free, independent nations."
New York Post
