This battalion had been originally recruited to defend Iraq from external enemies.

General Eaton does not argue that the new army can defend Iraq on its own.

These are not weapons for the purpose of defending Iraq.

"Our leader doesn't call for another war, but he wants us to defend Iraq."

America cannot defend Iraq from its demons of division: it can only help Iraqis do so.

Today they are playing an increasingly important role in defending Iraq.

Eleven of the regular army divisions are involved in defending northern Iraq, close to the Kurdish-controlled areas.

Working as allies, we will defend Iraq and defeat these enemies.

Mr. Slocombe said the new military would theoretically be able to defend Iraq from invasion.

"These Arabs who are defending Iraq - do they remember the burning oil wells?"