Iraq said to release Hezbollah operative

WASHINGTON — Senior Iraqi officials have informed the United States that Baghdad has released a Hezbollah operative who has been accused by U.S. military prosecutors of the killing of U.S. troops, terrorism and espionage, among other crimes, U.S. officials said Friday. U.S.

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