Kerry swoops in as Iraq struggles with inconsistent force

This major border crossing into Jordan is now in the hands of Sunni militants. Iraqi forces reportedly retreated in this latest video posted to a social media website that Reuters cannot independently verify.

In Baiji, far more assertive Iraqi forces bomb a building and vehicles they say belong to ISIL. The country's military profile on Monday --- consistently inconsistent. This is the town-by-town fight U.S. personnel will act as advisors to.

Signs of fracture everywhere --- while in Baghdad, the top U.S. diplomat focused on inclusiveness and political reform.

SOUNDBITE: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY SAYING:

"The key today was to get from each of the government leaders a clarity with respect to the road forward in terms of government formation. And indeed, Prime Minister Maliki firmly and on multiple occasions, because it was a great part of the conversation, affirmed his commitment to July 1 as the date when the representatives will convene and when they