AFP – The White House is weighing several options for US troop withdrawals from Iraq, with timetables ranging from President Barack Obama’s campaign pledge to remove all combat troops within 16 months to a 23-month option, a defense official said. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Tuesday there is still the potential of setbacks in Iraq and he said the United States can expect to be involved there for many years to come. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – Four US soldiers were killed on Monday when two helicopters crashed in northern Iraq, American and Iraqi military officials said, but an insurgent group later claimed responsibility. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – Four US soldiers were killed on Monday when two helicopters crashed in northern Iraq, American and Iraqi military officials said. Read the rest of this entry »
AFP – Iraq’s military said Thursday it was prepared for an early cutback in US troops under new President Barack Obama, but a key diplomat warned against a hasty withdrawal. Read the rest of this entry »
AP – Pentagon officials said Thursday they are readying a range of plans for a pullout of U.S. combat troops from Iraq, including a possible drawdown within the 16-month time frame promised by President-elect Obama. Read the rest of this entry »