While
U.S. Central Command officials sketched a likely April or May time
frame for a looming battle against ISIS in Mosul last week, other
military officials tell CNN there are alternative strategies that
involve a series of strikes in other locations before an all out attack
on Mosul.
At the same time, new
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is making it clear he will not commit
quickly to a time table, and wants assurances the Iraqi military...
