奥迪耶诺将军从巴格达通过卫星向在五角大楼的记者说，伊拉克安全部队已经控制了国内所有主要的大城市。

Speaking via satellite from Baghdad to reporters at the Pentagon, General Odierno said Iraqi security forces have taken control of all major metropolitan areas in the country.

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他说：“伊拉克安全部队对在巴士拉的民兵武装和罪犯发动了艰苦的战役，许多敌人在伊朗得到武器、训练和资金。”

"Iraqi security forces are waging a tough battle against militia fighters and criminals in Basra, many of whom have received arms and training and funding from Iran," the President said.

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不过赫特林表示，他坚信格鲁吉亚两千军人的离开不会明显削弱多国部队在伊拉克的行动。

But the general expressed confidence that the departure of Georgian forces, which total 2, 000 in Iraq, would not significantly weaken multi-national operations.

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