Iraq Says U.S. Pact Talks at Impasse - The Diigo Meta page

• 14 Jun 08
  

  liveinfreedom .

  For user the U.S.A. cannot have a foreign country direct another countries military opeartions.

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  • “I wouldn’t read too much into any particular statement at any one time. The two countries are committed to reaching an agreement.”
  • Mr. Maliki is under pressure to demonstrate his independence from Washington and is currently enjoying a spike in popularity following successful military operations in Basra and Sadr City.
  • Both leaders face elections this fall in which their parties face substantial electoral challenges, so they have to proceed carefully, mindful of the political dangers of negotiating sensitive measures in an election year.
  • Moktada al-Sadr, who has a significant following among the poor, opposes the agreement.
  • We can not give permission to the American forces’ independent right to arrest Iraqis or execute operations against terrorism. We can not allow them to use the Iraqi skies and waters at all times.”
  • Within Iraq, different Iraqi political factions hold varying views. Sunnis and Kurds tend to be more open to an agreement, while some of the Shiite factions, which are closer to Iran, are more critical of it.

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