Four American Soldiers Die After Explosion In Diyala Province

BAGHDAD — Four American soldiers died yesterday from wounds suffered in a combat explosion in the restive Diyala province, north of Baghdad, the American military reported.

Twelve others had minor injuries and returned to duty. The military statement said identities of the victims were withheld until family could be notified.

Earlier yesterday, the military said one soldier was killed during fighting in eastern Baghdad a day earlier. Two soldiers were wounded in the fighting.