The Iraqi Islamic Party withdrew from the January elections, saying violence in Sunni areas meant the polls would not be fair. But it has signalled it is ready to take a greater part in Iraqi politics and the writing of a constitution.
"The US administration claims it is interested in drawing Sunnis into the political process but it seems that their way of doing so is by raids, arrests and violating human rights," the party said in a statement.
Meanwhile, in western Anbar province, US troops raided two towns on the Euphrates river and killed several foreign fighters, the US military said.
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