US troops open fire in Iraqi town

US troops opened fire on anti-American demonstrators for the second time in two days this morning during a march to protest against the previous shooting.

At least two Iraqis were wounded.

The gunfire came less than 48 hours after a shooting during a demonstration on night that hospital officials said killed 13 Iraqis.

US Capt Jeff Wilbur, a civil affairs officer with the 1st Battalion’s 325 Airborne regiment, said US forces were investigating whether the protesters had fired on the troops.

He said it was not clear whether any Americans were hurt in the incident.