Rate of New U.S. Deaths Declining in Iraq

by Vicky O'Hara, NPR

American combat deaths in Iraq have been declining since late last year. Iraqi security forces now appear to be bearing the brunt of violence in the country. The decline was especially significant in February, when 55 American service personnel were killed, compared to 96 in October. More than 2,300 American military personnel have died supporting operations in Iraq.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, March 22, 2006