Emerging Threats

Senior Iraqi Leader Says Pact With U.S. Is Unlikely to Pass

Oct. 30, 2008
A senior Iraqi political leader said yesterday he is "doubtful" that a bilateral agreement authorizing U.S. forces to remain in Iraq after the end of the year would be approved by the Iraqi cabinet and parliament.
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