U S combat deaths fall after Iran buildup prompts debate
U S combat deaths in Iraq have dropped by half since 28,000 more troops reached full strength, puzzling analysts. Some credit counterinsurgency tactics and population shifts in Baghdad and Anbar, while others warn civilians’ deaths and sectarian violence persist.
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August reports mark second deadliest month for Iraqi civilians
The Associated Press data show 1,809 civilians killed in August, with 81 American service members dead in the month. Officials cite security gains in Baghdad while noting broader violence and sectarian killings persist nationwide. Crocker predicts no quick policy shift, urging patience as Petraeus reports to Congress.
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