Here is what the Iraqi PM said at a news conference in the presence of the Iranian President.... “I think that the level of trust is very high,”
Maliki said. “And I say frankly that the position Iran has taken
recently was very helpful in bringing back security and stability.”

So is it the surge that's working or is it the support offered by Iran? The Iraqi PM seems to be implying that Iran has played a major role in recreating security and stability in Iraq.

I thought Bush and crew said it was the surge which did it. I don't know now. Probably a good talking point for Obama to spew.