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July 6, 2011

Report: U.S. Mulls Keeping 10,000 Troops in Iraq After Withdrawal Date 
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In Iraq, the Obama administration is reportedly offering to keep 10,000
troops in Iraq despite vows to bring U.S. forces home by the end of the
year. According to the Associated Press, U.S. officials say options have
been worked out to keep between 8,500 and 10,000 troops in Iraq through
2012 to train Iraqi security forces. The sustained troop presence
depends on a formal request from the Iraqi government. Last week, U.S.
Navy Vice Admiral William Mc Raven, who has been nominated to command
U.S. special operations, said a contingent of commando forces should
remain in Iraq.



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