Iraqi govt casts doubt on possibility that US will remain in urban trouble spots past deadline

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government cast doubt Monday on the possibility that American troops will remain in urban trouble spots like Mosul after the June 30 deadline for U.S. forces to withdraw from cities.

Iraq wants US forces out of cities by June deadline and return only with permission

BAGHDAD — Iraq wants American troops to withdraw from urban areas and only return with government approval, a defense ministry spokesman said Monday, casting doubt about whether the U.S. can maintain troops in certain trouble spots even as they withdraw elsewhere.