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Iraq, U.S.: The Latest on the Status of Forces Agreement

Oct 30, 2008 | 19:30 GMT

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Summary

Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani said he doubts the Status of Forces Agreement between Iraq and the United States would survive a vote in the Iraqi government. Iran has been working to undermine support for the agreement, which would authorize U.S. forces to remain in Iraq beyond 2008. Meanwhile, Iraqi politicians are divided on the issue; they need to work out an agreement with Washington, but want to appear to be defending Iraq's sovereignty ahead of upcoming elections.

The Iraqi government is divided over the Status of Forces Agreement between Baghdad and Washington....

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