Permanent group based in Iraq but capable of cross-border raids will function independently of local troops,defense secretary Ash Carter saysA permanent recent US expeditionary force” will target Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, operating independently of local troops in Iraq and Syria for the first time, or defense secretary Ash Carter has revealed,in a meaningful escalation of the frontline use of American ground troops in the region.
Addressing Congressional leaders who are demanding swifter progress against Isis, Carter said on Tuesday that the troops would be based in Iraq but will have the capability to carry out raids across the border.
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Source: theguardian.com