U.S. gives assurances to Iraq on security

July 1, 2013

U.S. gives assurances to Iraq on security


BAGHDAD,  The United States remains committed to helping Iraq deal with national security issues lingering after the war, a visiting U.S. diplomat said.

U.S. combat forces pulled out of Iraq in December 2011 under the terms of a bilateral strategic forces agreement. Iraq has since held a series of successful elections, though its national