Powell says world should recognize Iraq at civil war
Reuters
What role do U.S. troops have in an Iraqi strategy? Our troops certainly wouldn't take orders from Iraqis.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Wednesday Iraq had descended into civil war and urged world leaders to accept that "reality".
"I would call it a civil war," Powell told a business forum in the United Arab Emirates. "I have been using it (civil war) because I like to face the reality," added Powell.
Powell, speaking at a world leaders forum in Dubai, said Washington should adopt a more balanced policy toward Iraq's political parties and sects to avoid marginalizing Sunni Muslims.
"We have to accept what all Iraqis accept, not to end up seeing a Shi'ite-dominated regime," he said.
However, Powell said troops had to continue their job in Iraq until their mission is done, but not to remain too long.
"The coming strategy has to be an Iraqi strategy, not American strategy," said Powell.
What role do U.S. troops have in an Iraqi strategy? Our troops certainly wouldn't take orders from Iraqis.
