The NEW War in Afghanistan

For the second month in a row, U.S. and allied troop deaths in the Afghan war have surpassed those in Iraq.

In June, 46 foreign troops died in Afghanistan and 31 troops died in Iraq. In May, 23foreign troops died in Afghanistan and 21 died in Iraq.

A Pentagon report issued last week about Afghanistan said security in many areas of the country is regarded as "fragile" and Taliban militants have regrouped into a "resilient insurgency" after the Taliban was toppled from power in 2001.