Region | Iraq
Radical Shiites blast US decision
US plans to keep support troops in Iraqi cities beyond a June 2009 pullback target date were seized on by radical Shiites on Sunday as proof of Washington's intention to cheat on a landmark security deal with Baghdad.
- Agencies
- Published: 21:30 December 14, 2008
Najaf: US plans to keep support troops in Iraqi cities beyond a June 2009 pullback target date were seized on by radical Shiites on Sunday as proof of Washington's intention to cheat on a landmark security deal with Baghdad.
A top US military official said on Saturday that troops would remain in a support and training role after a June 30 deadline.
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