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Coalition forces encountered the heaviest resistance yet from Iraqi forces Sunday, with fierce fighting occurring near Nasiriyah and an Iraqi ambush resulting in American deaths and prisoners of war. Jim Lehrer gets three perspectives on the day's developments.

Iran accused coalition forces Saturday of firing three missiles that landed inside its territory, an event that could have serious implications as U.S. forces continue to attack Saddam Hussein's regime in neighboring Iraq.