Vichy, May 9.
Though claiming that Iraqi aircraft hed continued bombing Habbeniyah. the Iraqi High Command communique admits that Iraqi troops which had been "besieging" the British camp have been forced to retire te better strategic positions by the intense British bombing.
The communique also admits that the R.A.F. bombed the towns of Falluja and Ramadi in addition to the Baghdad railway station.
Telegraphic communication between Iraq and Gyria has been severed since Wednesday night, says a Beyrout message. The Baghdad radio was much weaker yesterday: and it is understood that the transmitter has been removed from its usual position in the Royal Palace.—Reuter,
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