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

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

 

<p>You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginReuters - 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.</p><br clear="all"/>


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