Kerry swoops in as Iraq struggles with inconsistent force
- 10 years ago
This major border crossing into Jordan is now in the hands of Sunni militants. Iraqi forces reportedly retreated in this latest video posted to a social media website that Reuters cannot independently verify.
In Baiji, far more assertive Iraqi forces bomb a building and vehicles they say belong to ISIL. The country's military profile on Monday --- consistently inconsistent. This is the town-by-town fight U.S. personnel will act as advisors to.
Signs of fracture everywhere --- while in Baghdad, the top U.S. diplomat focused on inclusiveness and political reform.
SOUNDBITE: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY SAYING:
"The key today was to get from each of the government leaders a clarity with respect to the road forward in terms of government formation. And indeed, Prime Minister Maliki firmly and on multiple occasions, because it was a great part of the conversation, affirmed his commitment to July 1 as the date when the representatives will convene and when they
In Baiji, far more assertive Iraqi forces bomb a building and vehicles they say belong to ISIL. The country's military profile on Monday --- consistently inconsistent. This is the town-by-town fight U.S. personnel will act as advisors to.
Signs of fracture everywhere --- while in Baghdad, the top U.S. diplomat focused on inclusiveness and political reform.
SOUNDBITE: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY SAYING:
"The key today was to get from each of the government leaders a clarity with respect to the road forward in terms of government formation. And indeed, Prime Minister Maliki firmly and on multiple occasions, because it was a great part of the conversation, affirmed his commitment to July 1 as the date when the representatives will convene and when they