0Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. military official in Iraq, mentioned the Basra offensive during testimony on Thursday at a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.02br 02br 00He said the operation -- which was criticized for its hasty planning and initially seen by some observers as a government failure -- "did have a shaky start." The Senate hearing was over his nomination to head U.S. Central Command.02br 02br 00Petraeus said the operation has since had "enormous progress that has produced very positive tactical and strategic results."02br 02br 00Who are observers in this context?02br 02br 00 Thanks in advance!0-
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, which are not gov't officials 0-
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, which are not gov't officials 0-
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0 Any people seriously watching the situation there and commentating on it: press, UN representatives, commentators, etc., which are not gov't officials 0-