For U.S., another top threat emerges in Iraq

Iranian-backed 'special groups' are now the greatest threat to American forces, Gen. Petraeus testifies. Some officials and experts disagree.
By Peter Spiegel, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
April 10, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Ever since Army Gen. David H. Petraeus was appointed to oversee the U.S. military in Iraq more than a year ago, the primary enemy for his troops has been shifting.

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