 On the other hand, the town of Al Khalis, approx.15 km away, seems to have become a major restaging point for insurgents retreating from Baqubah, despite the nearby presence of significant US forces at FOB Grizzly and People's Mujahedin of Iran personnel at "Ashraf City".On 3 July, MNF troops killed 25 and detained five suspected terrorists and uncovered 10 weapons caches during a 3-day operation at Mukhisa, NE of Baqubah, in support of Operation Arrowhead Ripper.