In pictures: UK forces in Iraq

In pictures: UK forces in Iraq

1 of 8 Royal Marines take positions in a building in Al-Faw as they move towards enemy positions

2 of 8 In the southern Iraqi town of Basra a British soldier speaks to a resident

3 of 8 Some advancing British troops were given the thumbs-up by Iraqi children

4 of 8 The move from Kuwait into Iraq involved the tanks of the Scots Dragoon Guards

5 of 8 As the Scots Dragoon Guards drive into Iraq black clouds of smoke are clearly visible

6 of 8 Soldiers from 3 Regiment Army Air Corps have been guarding the North Ramala oilfield in Iraq

7 of 8 By the time they secured the area, some of the oil wells had been set alight

8 of 8 Leaflets dropped for locals and soldiers in Iraq explain that British troops are working in their region