Iraq Security Situation Improved, But Remains Fragile

By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - Last year's surge of U.S. troops into Iraq has helped tamp down violence and improve security there, but the situation remains fragile, the top U.S. military and diplomatic officials in Iraq testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee here today.

Although Iraq "obviously remains a violent country, we do see progress in the security arena," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, told committee members.

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