BAGHDAD, Dec. 13 -- American combat troops will remain inside Iraqi cities to train and mentor Iraqi forces after next summer, despite a security agreement that calls for their withdrawal from urban areas by June 30, the top U.S. military commander said Saturday. -
Troops Will Remain In Iraqi Cities After June, Odierno Says
BAGHDAD, Dec. 13 -- American combat troops will remain inside Iraqi cities to train and mentor Iraqi forces after next summer, despite a security agreement that calls for their withdrawal from urban areas by June 30, the top U.S. military commander said Saturday.-
By Sudarsan Raghavan and Qais Mizher