Iraq: Islamic militants post Internet statement about decision to kill Russian Embassy workers

Iraq: Islamic militants post Internet statement about decision to kill Russian Embassy workers

The headline on the Web posting indicated the four had been killed, declaring: "God's law was implemented against the Russian diplomats."

But the text of the message said only that the "Mujahedeen Shura Council decided to carry out the death sentences."

The al-Qaida in Iraq led Mujahedeen Shura Council, an umbrella organization of seven militant organizations in the country, the AP reports.