The United States has not ruled out military action, but officials have said they favor peaceful means of resolving the issue.

美国没有排除采取军事行动，但是美国官员说，他们倾向于以和平手段解决问题。

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Senior U.S. military officials have said in recent days that they believe the insurgency is losing steam, despite some Taliban successes.

WSJ: Taliban Assault Shakes Kabul

Senior U.S. military officials have said the assessment shows that the Taliban exert "considerable influence" over a third of the country.

CNN: U.S. commander says Afghan war winnable, new strategy needed

U.S. and British forces have supported Iraqi troops with airstrikes and shelling in Basra, as well as reconnaissance and intelligence, coalition military officials have said.

CNN: Al-Sadr calls off fighting, orders compliance with Iraqi security