The question of legal immunity for US troops remains a sticking point between the United States – Iraq

Iraqi soldiers attend a training session with US troops on using US-made M1A battle tanks at the military base of Basmayah, in 2010. The question of legal immunity for US troops remains a “sticking point” between the United States and Iraq in talks over a possible US military presence beyond a year-end deadline, a defense official said Monday. (AFP Photo/Ahmad al-Rubaye)