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May 11th, 2008
Posted: 03:58 PM ET

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — A U.S. military official said Sunday it is “premature” to conclude that there will be a truce between the Iraqi government and Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s movement, despite word from both sides that a cease-fire was reached.

“Yesterday we did see a dialogue, and it’s important to emphasize that it’s an ongoing dialogue process and we’re waiting to see the details being worked out and implemented today,” said Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll, a spokesman for the U.S.-led multinational forces.

Spokesmen for the Iraqi government and al-Sadr’s movement announced the cease-fire agreement on Saturday. The United States is not party to the discussions.


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