This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/6142514.stm

The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Basra blast pair Arbroath-based Basra blast marine Arbroath-based
(about 1 hour later)
Two of four servicemen killed in Basra were from 45 Commando, based in Arbroath, the Ministry of Defence has announced. One of four service personnel killed in Basra was from 45 Commando, based in Arbroath, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
Three other British troops were injured in the improvised bomb attack on a patrol boat on Sunday.Three other British troops were injured in the improvised bomb attack on a patrol boat on Sunday.
The condition of one serviceman has improved significantly, though two remain very seriously ill. The vessel was hit by an explosion while on a routine operation on the Shatt al-Arab waterway.
The vessel was hit by an improvised bomb while on a routine operation on the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The Ministry of Defence had initially stated that two of the personnel were from the Arbroath based-unit.
The 45 Commando Royal Marine, who was attached to the 539 Assault Squadron, died along with personnel from 539 Assault Squadron, the Royal Signals and the Intelligence Corps.
The attack took place at 0950 GMT (1250 local time) and is thought to be the first such attack on a patrol boat carrying British personnel.The attack took place at 0950 GMT (1250 local time) and is thought to be the first such attack on a patrol boat carrying British personnel.
Patrols have been taking place along the waterway, which borders Iran, since 2003.Patrols have been taking place along the waterway, which borders Iran, since 2003.
' Unusual attack'' Unusual attack'
It was thought to be a safer way to travel between bases than going by road.It was thought to be a safer way to travel between bases than going by road.
The Foreign Office said the families of those killed had been informed. Further details are expected to be released on Tuesday.The Foreign Office said the families of those killed had been informed. Further details are expected to be released on Tuesday.
British Army spokesman Captain Tane Dunlop told BBC Radio Scotland that the attack was a terrible event.British Army spokesman Captain Tane Dunlop told BBC Radio Scotland that the attack was a terrible event.
He added: "It is an unusual attack, this waterway is a busy thoroughfare for the people of Basra, with commercial activity and also some smuggling activity across it.He added: "It is an unusual attack, this waterway is a busy thoroughfare for the people of Basra, with commercial activity and also some smuggling activity across it.
"The troops involved in this incident were on routine tasks.""The troops involved in this incident were on routine tasks."
Cpt Dunlop added that the attack on the patrol boat may show a change in approach by insurgents based in Basra who may be finding that attacks against troops have proved less successful elsewhere.Cpt Dunlop added that the attack on the patrol boat may show a change in approach by insurgents based in Basra who may be finding that attacks against troops have proved less successful elsewhere.
A total of 125 British troops have now died in Iraq, 95 from hostile action.A total of 125 British troops have now died in Iraq, 95 from hostile action.