Iraq in Civil War for 82% of Americans: Angus Reid Consultants

Iraq in Civil War for 82% of Americans: Angus Reid Consultants: "(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States believe Iraq is still going through a period of enormous instability, according to a poll by CBS News. 82 per cent of respondents believe there is a civil war going on in the country among different groups.

The survey was conducted after Jun. 8, when Abu Musab al-Zarqawi—regarded as al-Qaeda’s top commander in Iraq—was killed in an air strike. In February, suspected insurgents placed two bombs inside Samarra’s Shiite Golden Mosque. The event led to weeks of sectarian violence in Iraq.

The coalition effort against Saddam Hussein’s regime was launched in March 2003. At least 2,497 American soldiers have died during the military operation, and more than 18,400 troops have been wounded in action."