Mullen: 'steady progress' in fight for Afghan town (AP)

Courtesy Ytop stories  Mon, 02/22/2010 - 10:44pm

U.S.<br /><br />Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.<br /><br />Top US military advisor warns attack on Iran possible, but prefers diplomacy. (AP Photo/Nader Daoud)AP - The nation's top defense leaders said Monday that U.S.-led forces were making steady progress in their efforts in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan but faced stiffer resistance than expected and the operation would take longer than hoped.



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