The U.S. appears ready for withdrawal from Iraq as Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced there was “no need” for U.S. troops, the Associated Press reported. “There is no need for any foreign …
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Ali Adil reached out to President Biden in video from his hot, dusty rooftop. The video brought millions of likes. It also left him afraid to leave his house.
US President Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
The US troop presence has stood at about 2,500 since late last year when former President Donald Trump ordered a reduction from 3,000.
Iraq’s Tishreen Uprising: From Barricades to Ballot Box
The government should work to ensure the security of forthcoming elections in hopes that higher voter turnout inspires renewed faith in Iraq’s democratic polity. It should hold security forces …
The D Brief: Plan for Iraq?; New Somalia strikes; DDG-1000 ops; Army LT hits gold; And a bit more…
The plan may not actually reduce U.S. forces in Iraq by much, the Wall Street Journal reported last week. Many troops may simply shift to advise-and-assist roles, according to the Post. So why do it?
AP Interview: PM says Iraq doesn’t need US combat troops
Iraq’s prime minister says his country no longer requires American combat troops to fight the Islamic State group, but a formal time frame for their redeployment will depend on the outcome of talks …
AP Interview: PM says Iraq doesn’t need US combat troops
Iraq’s prime minister says his country no longer requires American combat troops to fight the Islamic State group, but a formal time frame for their redeployment will depend on the outcome of talks …
Biden, Kadhimi to seal agreement on ending U.S. combat mission in Iraq
U.S. President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday will seal an agreement formally ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq by the end of 2021, more than 18 years after U.S.
Premier: Iraq doesn’t need U.S. combat troops
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister says his country no longer requires American combat troops to fight the Islamic State group, but a formal time frame for their redeployment will depend on the outcome …
Joe Biden to declare end of combat operations in Iraq
The United States will today declare an end to combat operations in Iraq, asserting that the fight against Islamic State can be led by local forces.The announcement will be part of a deal signed with …