US forces are facing a deadline tomorrow to withdraw from Iraqi cities and towns. In most cases, they’ll be shifted to areas encircling the places they leave. American forces will also remain in the town of Mosul for an indefinite time. Appearing on Fox News Sunday, the top commander of US forces in Iraq, General Ray Odierno, said Iraqi forces are ready to assume control.

General Ray Odierno: “In May, we had the lowest level of incidents we’ve ever had on record in Iraq. In the first three weeks of June, we did, as well. You’ve seen a slight uptick this past week with these high-profile attacks, but again, I would say these are just extremist elements that are attempting to bring attention to themselves. And I think this is the right time for us to turn responsibility over to the Iraqis.”