Iraqis State of Iraq statement says the 61 deaths are 'retaliation ' The statement lambasted Shiite in government . The attacks come less than a week after the U.S.-led invasion began . The level of carnage has dropped considerably since the height of the sectarian violence in 2006 and 2007 that nearly tore Iraq apart . Recent attacks in Shiites areas have spread fear among Shiites .
Iraqis State of Iraq statement says the 61 deaths are 'retaliation ' The statement lambasted Shiite in government . The attacks come less than a week after the U.S.-led invasion began . Recent attacks in Shiites areas have spread fear among Shiites .