US Senator John McCain has landed in Baghdad ahead of an unannounced visit to the Iraqi capital.
Mr McCain - set to be the Republican's presidential candidate in November - will meet with US and Iraqi officials during his trip.
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The senator is known for his strong support of current US policy in Iraq, and was one of the most prominent proponents of the "surge" strategy.
(BBC)
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