U.S. generals question whether Iraqis can hold gains

Monday, June 25, 2007

BAQOUBA, Iraq -- The U.S. commander of a new offensive north of Baghdad, reclaiming insurgent territory day by day, said Sunday his Iraqi partners may be too weak to hold onto the gains.

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