At least 80 people have been killed in fighting in Falluja , an official says . Fighting is under way in Baghdad , but the number of casualties is not known . Gunmen called on worshipers to join a government - backed group . U.S. ` ` partnering with the Iraqi government very closely , '' State Dept . says .
At least 80 people have been killed in fighting in Falluja , an official says . Fighting is under way in Ramadi , but the number of casualties is not known . Gunmen called on worshipers to join a Qaeda-backed group . U.S. `` partnering with the Iraqi government very closely , '' State Dept . says .