Gen. Franks- U.S. forces training in Persian Gulf ready for Ira

Sunday, September 22, 2002

KUWAIT -- U.S. troops are increasing their training with friendly forces in the Persian Gulf and are ready to act against Iraq if called upon, Gen. Tommy Franks, the head of U.S. Central Command, said Saturday.

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