New Iraqi rules leave some soldiers uneasy

Some U.S. soldiers say a new security agreement with Iraq has left them feeling vulnerable and too dependent on local security forces. Under the agreement, U.S. soldiers can only detain Iraqis after obtaining a warrant and they must coordinate all missions with Iraqi security forces. "We've got to walk on eggshells," said Spec. Cory Armer, 23, of Lake Charles, La., told Monday's Washington Post. (NYSE:WPO) "I understand you can't go out and shoot everyone and play Rambo. But war is war. We shouldn't be falling under the jurisdiction of a country we're at war with." U.S. commanders, however, say the agreement is necessary to force Iraqi officials to step up and take command of their country, the Post reported. "It's a transition from a martial-law-type environment to a rule-of-law environment," said Lt. Col. Brian Eifler. The tens of thousands of U.S. troops expected to remain in Iraq during the next two years primarily will serve in advisory and support roles Eifler and other commanders told the Post. "We used to detain people for their intelligence value only," said Capt. Dominic Heil, 25. "We can't do that anymore."