Petraeus gives evidence to UK's Iraq war inquiry

[June 29, 2010]  LONDON (AP) -- The head of Britain's inquiry into the Iraq war says his panel has held a private meeting with U.S. General David Petraeus.

John Chilcot leads a five-member panel appointed by the British government to examine the case made for the war and errors in planning for post-conflict reconstruction.

The inquiry has taken live testimony from politicians and military and intelligence officials -- including ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair -- and held private talks in France and the U.S.

Chilcot said Tuesday his panel held a meeting with Petraeus in London earlier this month, before Petraeus was appointed the new head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Chilcot did not provide further details.

[Associated Press]

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