There is unification behind Maliki post-Basra says Gates

During a press availability during his trip to Mexico City, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that the Iraqi government is unifying behind Prime Minister Maliki for his decision to go after illegal Shiite militias in Iraq. (1:32)
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Iranian weapons found in Iraq newly manufactured

During a press briefing at the Pentagon Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen says that he is concerned about Iran's involvement in Iraq and that recent intelligence suggests that weapons caches recently found in Iraq contain weapons that are newly manufactured. (0:33)
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Iranian activity on the rise in Iraq says Chairman

Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, says that there is the impression that Iranian influence has increased after the fighting in Basra between Iraqi security forces and illegal Shiite militias. (0:33)
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Sadr an enigma

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen says that he feels Muqtada al Sadr is an enigma who has been helpful to peace in Iraq, but also has proved a negative influence in the last few weeks in attacks in Basra. (0:40)
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McCain calls Iraqi security forces "disappointing"

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Republican nominee for president, questions Gen. David Petraeus, commander of Multinational Forces Iraq about recent operations in Basra where roughly 1,000 Iraqi security forces deserted or underperformed. (0:51)
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