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Iraq: U.S. Forces Withdraw From Cities
Jun 30, 2009 | 21:27 GMT
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Summary
U.S. forces withdrew from Iraqi cities June 30, turning security responsibilities over to Iraqi security forces. Some 130,000 U.S. troops will remain in Iraq, and some will remain at urban outposts to assist with security in cities if needed, but the coming weeks and months will be a test for Iraqi security forces seeking to maintain relative calm in the country.
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