The Pentagon denied reports Saturday that the US abandoned plans to keep several thousand troops in Iraq after a year-end deadline, saying talks with Baghdad were still underway. In a statement to reporters, Pentagon press secretary George Little denied the news...
Iraq’s Sadr Aims to Find Alternative to US Trainers | Key Iraqi cleric combing the world for potential trainers
Iraqi Militants Fire at US Troops, US Immediately Blames Iran | Three wounded as US continues to condemn Iran
US: No Decision on Iraq Troops Yet | Spokesman says negotiations to continue
Baghdad suffered a string of bomb and small arms attacks today, killing at least 30 people and wounding 88 others, not including the bombers. Many of the victims were police personnel, who were the targets of the two most significant attacks. The violence also appeared focused on Shi’ite neighborhoods. There were no immediate claims of responsibility, but two months ago al-Qaeda in Iraq, which is predominantly Sunni, vowed to carry out a spree that would total 100 attacks.
Iraq Requested 5,000 US Military Trainers After December | Talabani says deal for troops ‘without immunity’
Iraq May End US Military Ties in December, Hire Private Trainers | Spokesman suggests little support for immunity deal
2012 Iraq: US State Department’s Biggest Operation Since Marshall Plan
Panetta: US Troops in Iraq Must Have Immunity | Comments set up another battle with Maliki government
Iraqi Leaders: No Need for US Troop Immunity After December | Officials say trainers can stay, but nothing else
