Coming months vital for U.S. Iraq strategy
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The next three to four months will be vital to determine if violence in Iraq can be cut further and security maintained with fewer American troops, the number two U.S. military commander in Iraq said on Tuesday.
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Key figures about Iraq since the war began in March 2003
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A U.S. assault on one or more of Iraq's three main "no-go" areas &#151; including Fallujah &#151; is likely in the next four months as the Iraqi government prepares to extend control before elections slated for January, the U.S. land forces commander said Sunday.
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Despite insurgents best efforts, plans to go ahead with the election in January for Iraq are still set. The interim Iraqi government remains focused and dedicated to bringing democracy to Iraq no matter what.
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Pentagon planners were beginning meetings Friday to determine which units will be leaving Iraq in the next 10 months.
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All U.S. troop reinforcements heading to Iraq to help restore security have now arrived, but it could take several more months before their weight is fully felt, the U.S. military said on Friday.
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President George W. Bush said on Thursday this summer will be a critical time for his troop buildup strategy in Iraq and predicted heavy fighting in the weeks and months ahead.
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Pentagon planners and military commanders have identified areas in Iraq that must be brought under control before elections.
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White House to review its Iraq strategy earlier than planned because of a growing backlash.
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U.S. experts studying what to do next in Iraq said Tuesday that the next three months are critical and Baghdad's government must make more progress toward controlling the violence and rebuilding the nation.
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The United States may be able to reduce its troop levels in Iraq after the January elections if security improves and Iraqi government
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WASHINGTON -- Last month, Congress set a deadline for the American commander in Iraq, declaring that by Sept. 15 he would have to assess progress there before billions more dollars are approved to finance the military effort to stabilize the country. The commander, General David H. Petraeus, said in recent days that his report would only be a snapshot of ...
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September was one of the deadliest  months for U.S. troops in the 18-month-old war in Iraq, and the  death toll for the first time has risen four straight months.
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U.S. military commanders said Friday the troop buildup in Iraq must be maintained until at least next summer and they may need as long as two years to ensure parts of the country are stable.
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A commander of multinational forces in Iraq has suggested that the countryâs planned elections be moved up by a month to December, saying militants could use an extended campaign to disrupt the poll.
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US commander in Iraq to launch new drive to defer any exit of troops until April 2008.
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Those who are wondering when the United States can draw down its troop levels in Iraq should pay close attention to the details of Iraqi elections set for January 30.