Is This the Beginning of the End for American Troops in Iraq?
Reports the AP: "Iraqi forces assume formal control of Baghdad and other cities on Tuesday after American troops hand over security in urban areas... By Tuesday, all but a small number of American soldiers will have left Baghdad and other urban areas for bases outside cities, such as the giant Camp Victory." Is this the first step toward an eventual full withdrawal of American forces from Iraq? Or will American troops be in Iraq for some time to come? Post your thoughts.
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Reader Comments
The not so grand Chessboard
The next sounds you hear will be the human waves of Revolutionary Guard rushing across from Iran.Followed shortly by the high-pitched feedback from the Ambassador's phone melting...
Hope
It would be nice for a stop to all the violence and I hope we are out of their lands soon. But it seems things get exposive after a short pause. Lets hope tbis is not all side just taking a deep breath before the next round begins.
Still There
I believe this is a first step toward a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq, but it is only that, a first step. It will take time before all U.S. forces leave Iraq, but as the country becomes more stable, this full withdrawal is likely to occur.
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