U.S. official : Up to 25,000 Iraqi troops could take part in Mosul assault in April or May . He says the details are being offered to show Iraq 's commitment to retaking the city . Comment:
U.S. official : Up to 25,000 Iraqi troops could take part in Mosul assault in April or May . He says the details are being offered to show Iraq 's commitment to retaking the city . A Kurdish military commander is skeptical , saying Iraq 's army `` is not ready for the fight ''