US envoy says Iraqis are not returning to sectarian warfare, despite recent violenceSeptember 10th, 2009 US envoy says Iraq holding firm against civil warWASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to Iraq is assuring members of Congress that despite a recent rash of insurgent attacks, Iraq is standing firm against a return to widespread sectarian violence.
Top US Army general: American troops in Iraq will be down to around 50,000 in a yearAugust 28th, 2009 US general: In a year, only 50,000 troops in IraqSHUAIBA PORT, Kuwait — The U.S. Army chief of staff says he expects the number of American troops in Iraq to go down to around 50,000 by this time next year.
AP Interview: Top US general in Iraq disputes memo urging early pullout, says US still neededAugust 4th, 2009 Top US general in Iraq disputes early pullout memoRAMADI, Iraq — The top U.S. general in Iraq said Tuesday that he disagrees with a colonel's memo urging an early troop withdrawal although the security situation is better than expected since American forces turned over security in urban centers to the Iraqis more than a month ago.
Obama says violence will continue in Iraq but insurgency is doomedJuly 22nd, 2009 Obama says US will keep pledge to leave IraqWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says violence will continue in Iraq, but that the insurgents will fail. Obama met Wednesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (NEW-ree ahl MAHL-eh-key) at the White House.
'Tough days ahead' in Iraq, but US still on schedule to leave in 2011, Obama saysJuly 22nd, 2009 Pullout from Iraq on schedule, Obama saysWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States will stick to its schedule and remove all its troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 even though there will be "tough days ahead."
Standing in the Rose Garden alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Obama said the two nations were in the midst of a "full transition" that would be based on mutual interest and respect. He brushed off some American military complaints that Iraq was placing too many limits on what U.S.
Obama notes some differences in strategy in Iraq but says transition is going smoothlyJuly 22nd, 2009 Obama says transition in Iraq going wellWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says there's been good cooperation between U.S. and Iraqi forces following the end of U.S.
Obama says although 'tough days' are still ahead, US pullout from Iraq still on scheduleJuly 22nd, 2009 Obama says pullout from Iraq on scheduleWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States will stick to its schedule and remove all its troops from Iraq by the end of 2011 even though there will be "tough days ahead."
Standing in the Rose Garden alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Obama said the two nations were in the midst of a "full transition" that would be based on mutual interest and respect. He brushed off some American military complaints that Iraq was placing too many limits on what U.S.
Obama says he has always reserved the right to adjust his Iraq troop withdrawal timetableJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama confident US can abide by pullout agreementWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is telling the Associated Press that he always has reserved the right to adjust the U.S. troop withdrawal timetable in Iraq based on changing circumstances.
US pullout from Iraqi cities a 'milestone': ObamaJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has described the completion of withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraqi cities as an "important milestone". In brief remarks made at a White House event Tuesday, he said the drawback meant that Iraq's future is now in the hands of its leaders and people.
Top US commander says extremist violence in Iraq is counterproductive ahead of electionsJune 28th, 2009 General says Iraq violence is counterproductiveWASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Iraq says he believes that the recent increase in violence in Iraq may end up hurting the extremists who are behind the attacks.
19 dead, dozens injured in Iraq blastJune 26th, 2009 BAGHDAD - At least 19 people were killed and 47 injured Friday when a motorbike-mounted bomb exploded in central Baghdad, another in a series of deadly explosions to rip through the Iraqi capital in the past few days. The blast occurred in a market that sells motorbikes in the Bab al-Sheikh area.
Motorcycle bomb strikes Baghdad market, killing at least 11 people, latest in wave of attacksJune 26th, 2009 Motorcycle bomb kills 11 in Baghdad marketBAGHDAD — A booby-trapped motorcycle exploded in a crowded bazaar Friday in Baghdad, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, Iraqi officials said. It was the latest in a week of attacks that have killed some 200 people ahead of next week's deadline for U.S.
Obama says political differences among factions even bigger problem for Iraq than violenceJune 26th, 2009 Obama: Solving factional split big issue in IraqWASHINGTON — Despite continuing violence in Iraq, President Barack Obama says he thinks the bigger challenge there is finding political agreement among Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. Obama says the security situation in Iraq is actually showing improvement, and that the level of violence is not what it once was.
Nine killed in fresh bombings in IraqJune 25th, 2009 BAGHDAD - Nine people, including four civilians, were killed in two bombings in Iraq Thursday, a day after a devastating bomb attack in Sadr City which killed 74. In Baghdad's Bayaa district, a bomb blast killed four persons and wounded another nine.
Obama says recent violence flare-ups in Iraq are a legitimate cause for concernApril 30th, 2009 Obama: Iraq violence flare-ups a cause for concernWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says recent violence flare-ups in Iraq are a legitimate cause of concern. But he says civilian deaths are lower than in the past.
WASHINGTON - The US military believes there will be an upsurge in violence in Iraq ahead of the planned withdrawal of its forces from major Iraqi cities at the end of this month. Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell told reporters Wednesday that violence in Iraq had typically spiked ahead of key dates such as elections and predicted the same for the June 30 pullout. 
Loading ...