Stryker vehicles questioned after troop losses in Iraq
In Diyala province heavy losses from roadside bombs renew doubts about the Stryker vehicle. Six American soldiers and a journalist were killed when a Stryker was hit on May 6, marking the battalion’s worst one day loss in over two years. Army officials acknowledge rising Stryker losses while analysts question the model’s fit for this warfare.
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Strykers Offer Mobility in Iraq But Draw Armor Debate
In Iraq two crew members and 11 infantrymen ride Strykers offering speed and comfort, rivaling heavier tracked vehicles. Spc. Christopher Hagen praises rapid, wide-area mobility, while analysts question replacing tanks and Bradley vehicles. Bombs remain the main threat to lighter Humvees.
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U S and Iran to discuss Iraqi security in limited talks
The United States says it will talk with Iran only on Iraq issues at ambassador level. The plan follows discussions with Egyptian President Mubarak and aims to have Iran play a productive role in Iraq, with a Baghdad-based meeting possible in coming weeks.
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White House
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Iraqi feuds threaten Bush surge political gains
U S officials warn that Iraqi political feuding over provincial election laws and oil wealth sharing risks derailing reforms backing the 30 000 troop surge in Baghdad The pace of security gains may not lead to a political settlement by September and Senate critics question the surge’s political payoff.
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New U.S. Mideast commander starts off quietly
Adm. William J. Fallon begins his tenure as head of Central Command with a restrained early period. He oversees operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and relations with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan while stepping back from the phrase Long War to avoid signaling perpetual U.S. involvement.
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