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Abizaid: U.S. Engaged in 'Guerrilla-Type' War in Iraq

U.S. troops in Iraq are facing increasingly sophisticated "guerrilla-type" resistance from remnants of Saddam Hussein's regime, Gen. John Abizaid says. The U.S. military's new commander in Iraq also warns that U.S. troops should be prepared to remain in the country for at least the next 90 days. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten.

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