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Army of U.S. diplomats takes lead in fractious Iraq
The United States transitions from combat to diplomacy in Iraq as about 300 diplomats, protected by up to 7,000 private contractors, prepare to train Iraqi security forces and manage civilian protection. Officials say a five to ten year transition to a normal U.S.–Iraqi relationship is anticipated, with security duties shifting to the State Department after 2011.
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