US Army Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the second-ranking commander in Iraq, received and was reviewing the investigative report related to allegations that US Marines were involved in an alleged massacre and cover-up in Haditha last November, the military said today.

In the wake of the Haditha investigation, the top US general in Iraq today ordered American commanders to conduct core values training on moral and ethical standards on the battlefield.

President George Bush’s top two national security officials made a surprise visit to Iraq today, showing support for the emerging government as the top US military commander there said some US troops may be able to leave in the months ahead.