The convoy,which included carrying 500 metric tons of food rations, was targeted by roadside bombs and mortar fire.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12

But the report says the number of attacks with high-powered roadside bombs provided by Iranian forces declined in recent months, and many leaders of Iraqi groups allied with Iran have been killed, captured or exiled, or have gone into hiding.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31