Washington D.C. -

Washington D.C. - The chairman of the joint Chiefs Of Staff said Friday that no decision had been made to stop the withdrawal of troops in Iraq this summer, a subtle rebuke of the top U.S. commander there, who suggested that reductions would pause after the current round of cuts was completed in July. The comments underscore the divergent views among top Defense Department officials over the long term troop commitment to Iraq. Differences have become increasingly apparent ahead of new recommendations to the White House and Congress planned as early as next month.