Pentagon on Post-War Iraq The U.S. military says war plans for Iraq largely are finalized, and commanders already are thinking past a quick defeat of Saddam Hussein's regime. Defense officials say post-war Iraq is the chief concern of planners who hope to leave intact much of Iraq's government. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

Pentagon Planners Consider Post-War Iraq

The U.S. military says war plans for Iraq largely are finalized, and commanders already are thinking past a quick defeat of Saddam Hussein's regime. Defense officials say post-war Iraq is the chief concern of planners who hope to leave intact much of Iraq's government. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

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