Iraq PM hails "sovereignty" – answers

true/false

1. Security in Iraq is less strong that before. F: security is still ‘tight’ (strong)
2. All but 15,000 US troops are leaving Iraq. F: 50,000
3. Tuesday was an important day in US operations in Iraq. T: ‘a milestone’
4. The Iraqis can now look after their own affairs. T: according to the Prime Minister
5. Iraq owns its own future. T: according to the PM
6. Iraqis are happy with the situation. F: the man interviewed is not satisfied
7. Iraq is no longer an occupied country. F: the man feels it is still an occupied country
8. Iraq’s political position is strong. F: there was an inconclusive election earlier in the year and there is still no definite government
9. The nation is yet to form a government. T: no government has yet been formed
10. Iraq has reformed itself. T: ‘turned over a new leaf’