Inside Iraq - Rising violence - 15 May 09 - Part 1

Deadly explosions and suicide attacks have rocked Iraqi cities, casting doubts on recent security gains and compelling the US to declare that US soldiers will not withdraw from parts of Baghdad, Mosul and Diyala at the end of June. However, Nouri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, has insisted that the June deadline must be adhered to. Inside Iraq and guests discuss.