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Friday, December 12, 2014

US General: Coalition Will Place 1500 Military Adviser in Iraq

US General: Coalition Will Place 1500 Military Adviser in Iraq




The Chiefs were going to join the American forces were already there to train the Iraqi military.



Commander of the US-led coalition that is fighting the militant group Islamic State (ISIS) has promised to put the 1500 military advisers in Iraq.

Army Lt. Gen. James Terry said in Kuwait City on Monday (8/12), the Chiefs were going to join the American forces were already there to train the Iraqi military.

However, when asked whether he believes that more US troops are needed in Iraq, Terry said he was satisfied with the number of troops there now.

The general said, ISIS militants are now in a position to survive and trying to maintain the parts in Iraq under their control. However, he said, the group was still able to carry out the attack.

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who also visited Kuwait City, said Iraqi forces have gained new momentum in their efforts to reclaim their territory from the militants.


Air attacks against the US-led ISIS group has helped the Iraqi army achieve progress in their fight against the extremists. (VOA)

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