Reuters: U.S. envoy says caught off guard by Basra battle

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U.S. envoy says caught off guard by Basra battle
      

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Baghdad said on Thursday he was caught off guard when a big battle broke out between Iraqi forces and militias in Basra last week, saying U.S. troops were only able to give support after fighting began.
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