Five of Iran's officials held by the US in Iraq have complained about their treatment in detention, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said today.

Iran today condemned the abduction of its diplomat in Baghdad, adding that it holds the United States responsible for his life.

Gunmen wearing Iraqi army uniforms seized a senior Iranian diplomat as he drove through a central Baghdad neighbourhood, officials said today.

Bombings and shootings killed at least 14 people across Iraq today as Iraqi troops waged a fresh battle to oust militias and pacify the capital.