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War In Iraq A Success? Time Will Tell, General Says -- MSNBC
Odierno says he’s confident about ability of Iraq forces, cautious about long-term impact.
BAGHDAD — As American troops wind up their combat role in Iraq, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said Friday that it’s not yet clear whether the war will ultimately be considered a success.
"It's still yet to be determined," Gen. Ray Odierno said.
The United States is in the midst of a troop withdrawal that will see American forces reduced to 50,000 by month's end from about 160,000 at their peak. When the drawdown is complete, America's seven-and-a-half year combat mission in Iraq will be over. The remaining troops will advise and train Iraqi security forces.
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More News On The U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq
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US military presence in Iraq after 2011 could be 'dozens' -- AFP
Iraqi general questions withdrawal date -- Politico
Iraqi General: Planned US Troop Withdrawal Premature -- RTT News
Iraq general questions timing of US withdrawal -- Financial Times
US dismisses fears ahead of Iraq withdrawal -- Irish Times
Iraq tries to play down general's remarks over US withdrawal -- The Guardian
Spokesman: Iraq will stand by U.S. troop withdrawal deadline -- CNN
U.S. withdrawal from Iraq more linked to deadline, timetable than actual strategy, American expert says -- Xinhuanet
Are Iraqi forces ready for U.S. withdrawal? -- Xinhuanet
U.S. withdrawal from Iraq: Ending or outsourcing the war? -- RIA Novosti
Analysis: Debate Grows Over Keeping Troops in Iraq -- New York Times/AP
Are The Iraqi Security Forces Ready Or Not? -- New York Times/Reuters
Ediitorial: Many Iraqis say U.S. withdrawal too risky -- Scripps News
Barack Obama is running out of Iraq for all the wrong reasons -- Con Coughlin, The Telegraph
Iraq: Half built with the roof off -- The Guardian editorial
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