In pictures: Iraqi protests

1 of 6 An Iraqi Shia woman kisses a poster of radical cleric Moqtada Sadr during a demonstration in Baghdad.

2 of 6 Thousands of Sadr supporters gathered to pray at the protest.

3 of 6 The demonstrations were triggered by the joint US-Iraqi offensive in Najaf.

4 of 6 The holy city itself is said to be calm after more than a week of heavy fighting.

5 of 6 A temporary truce appears to be in force, but US soldiers continue to patrol the city.

6 of 6 Back in Baghdad, Sadr's supporters remain defiant.