Washington says its ‘on target’ to end its military operations in Iraq by the end of the month. The reassurances come after the country’s top army officer warned Iraqi troops won’t be ready to take the reins for another decade. General Babaker Zebari said native troops wouldn’t be able to maintain security without American assistance. Al-Qaeda has stepped up its attacks in recent weeks, but former US serviceman Jake Diliberto says America’s presence throughout the Middle East is the cause of Al-Qaeda’s growing support…