Coalition Suspends Operations in Najaf

[maddezmom]

By MARIAM FAM, Associated Press Writer

NAJAF, Iraq - The U.S.-led coalition agreed Thursday to suspend offensive operations in Najaf after local leaders struck a deal with radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to end a bloody standoff threatening some of Iraq (news - web sites)'s holiest Shiite shrines.

Coalition forces would remain in Najaf until Iraqi security forces can reenter the city and assume control of strategic buildings from al-Sadr's militia, coalition spokesman Dan Senor told reporters in Baghdad.


"Until that time, coalition forces will suspend offensive operations but will continue to provide security by carrying out presence patrols," Senor said.

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[cspiguy]

1. US forces defeated again, still smarting from losing Falluja

* must be proud...

[maggrwaggr]

2. yes, another smashing "victory" for the US troops

At least the military is wising up. Fighting is completely pointless over there. If you keep fighting, what are you trying to "win?"

Just declare victory and get the fuck out.