[pnews-news] Permanent bases in Iraq. Another reason for Bush's war?

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Some analysts believe the desire to establish a long-term US military
presence in Iraq was always one of the reasons behind the 2003
invasion.

Joseph Gerson, a historian of American military bases, said:

"The Bush administration's intention is to have a long-term military
presence in the region ... For a number of years the US has sought to
use a number of means to make sure it dominates in the Middle East ...
The Bush administration sees Iraq as an unsinkable aircraft carrier
for its troops and bases for years to come."

>From The Independent, 4/2/06:
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article355178.ece

US and UK forces establish 'enduring bases' in Iraq

Despite talk of withdrawal 'when the job is done', there are signs
that coalition troops will be there for the long term

By Andrew Buncombe in Washington

The Pentagon has revealed that coalition forces are spending millions
of dollars establishing at least six "enduring" bases in Iraq -
raising the prospect that US and UK forces could be involved in a
long-term deployment in the country.

It said it assumed British troops would operate one of the bases.

Almost ever since President Bush claimed an end to "major combat
operations" in Iraq on 1 May 2003, debate has focused on how quickly
troops could be withdrawn.

The US and British governments say troops will remain in Iraq "until
the job is done".

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What job is that?

Harry




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