U.S. official : up to 25,000 Kurdish troops could take part in Mosul assault in May or April . But Iraq 's government has made changes since Mosul fell , including the appointment of a new Prime Minister , Haider al-Abadi , as well as some discussion and action to address sectarian divisions . He says the details are being offered to show Iraq 's commitment to retaking the city . A Iraqi military commander is skeptical , saying Iraq 's army `` is not ready for the fight ''
U.S. official : up to 25,000 Kurdish troops could take part in Mosul assault in May or April . He says the details are being offered to show Iraq 's commitment to retaking the city . A Iraqi military commander is skeptical , saying Iraq 's army `` is not ready for the fight ''