
AFP - Iraqi forces are “ready” to take over security operations in the country’s cities after American troops pull back on June 30, the general in charge of US-led coalition forces there said Sunday.

AFP - Iraqi forces are “ready” to take over security operations in the country’s cities after American troops pull back on June 30, the general in charge of US-led coalition forces there said Sunday.

AFP - US Army Lieutenant Dan Wagner arrived in Iraq six months ago knowing his country was no longer calling the shots when it came to security, but he is resigned to further massive changes within days.

AP - Elite special operations forces can’t grow fast enough to meet increasing global demands, so the Pentagon is depending more heavily on support that is not always available from regular forces, according to the military’s top special operations commander.