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Suicide attack leaves three UK soldiers dead in Iraq
A suicide attack has killed three British soldiers in Iraq, the government confirmed on Thursday.
In a statement to MPs, Adam Ingram said a "serious incident" had also caused a number of injuries.
A "vehicle-borne improvised explosive device" caused the causalities in a suicide attack.
"The process of informing next of kin is underway," said Ingram. "I know I speak for the whole House when I say our thoughts are with our soldiers and their loved ones."
Tony Blair's spokesman said: "The prime minister's thoughts are with the Black Watch and the families of the Black Watch."
Conservative defence spokesman Nicholas Soames expressed his sorrow at the "grave news" and sent his "deepest condolences" to the families of those involved.
"The whole country will want to wish the Black Watch well as they continue to carry out their duties," he added.
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy said the news was "a terrible moment for the families and friends of the three soldiers who have died serving their country".
Rebel MPs said the attack amounted to a tragic vindication of their opposition to the deployment.
Labour's Peter Kilfoyle said the redeployment "may serve the political interests of the US but it doesn't serve the British national interest".
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