United Nations, Aug 26: United States is likely to drop the idea for another Security Council resolution asking more countries to send troops to Iraq, in the face of growing demands for a share in decision-making process.
Washington is not prepared to cede any authority and would like the troops from other countries to function under its overall command. India, France and Russia are among the states that have said they would send troops only under UN mandate.
"We have not yet made a determination," Deputy Secretary of State, Richard Armitage told reporters, hinting at the possibility of new resolution.
Secretary of State Colin Powell had travelled to the UN last Thursday to lobby for the resolution but failed to convince other members of the council that they drop their demand for a share in decision making.
Even as negotiations were going on at the United Nations, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said the United States can afford whatever military level is needed for its security.



The United States is interested in broadening the coalition and wants other nations to share the financial burden, help in training military and police forces and assist in humanitarian tasks, but has made it very clear that it would not cede any authority.


Bureau Report