Iraqi Army In Control Of Basra
There are signs of the militias’ hold on the city weakening, says our correspondent.
There are reports of women dressing less conservatively, couples walking arm-in-arm and live music being played at weddings - all things that would have been impossible a few weeks ago, adds our correspondent.
It’s almost like we’re winning the war or something. But don’t tell Democrats lest they find themselves without a campaign issue this fall.












