(Wall Street Journal) Ben Lando - Iranian-supported militias targeting American bases now pose a more serious threat to U.S. forces than al-Qaeda as they seek to exert influence over Iraq's uncertain political make-up, the top U.S. general in Iraq said Tuesday. Army Gen. Ray Odierno also said the U.S. troop drawdown is on schedule. The Iranian-backed groups continue to pose a threat to U.S. troops, Gen. Odierno said.
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