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Iraq''s Islamic party headquarters raided by US forces

BAGHDAD, Oct 20 (KUNA) -- The headquarters of Iraq's Islamic Party was raided and inspected for four hours on Saturday by US forces, leaving behind a scene in complete ruin, the party said in a statement.
The Islamic party which is led by Vice President Tareq Al-Hashemi said several offices were in the past raided by US forces who were following a false lead.
The statement added the party will continue its commitment to political process in the country and national unity.
The party considered one of the key components in Iraq's Reconciliation Front bloc witnessed resignations from government posts by party's ministers in the past two months. (end) mhg.mb KUNA 202325 Oct 07NNNN