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2759407, U.S.: Iraqi insurgent attacks intensifying
Posted by rodeodance on Thu Mar-08-07 07:40 AM


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070308/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq ;_ylt=Ako5GPNz6INg.4uPnj.KCzes0NUE

U.S.: Iraqi insurgent attacks intensifying

By LAUREN FRAYER, Associated Press Writer 53 minutes ago

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Military force alone is "not sufficient" to end the violence in
Iraq and political talks must eventually include some militant groups now opposing the U.S.-backed government, the new commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said Thursday.

"This is critical," U.S. Gen. David Petraeus said in his first news conference since taking over command last month. He noted that such political negotiations "will determine in the long run the success of this effort."

American troops have stepped up efforts to clear and secure major highways around the capital as part of the Baghdad security crackdown, which began last month. The
Pentagon has pledged 17,500 combat troops for the capital.

Petraeus said Thursday "it was very likely" that additional U.S. forces will be sent to areas outside the capital where militant groups are regrouping, including the Diyala province northeast of Baghdad.