American soldiers in Iraq
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Most U.S. troops have already withdrawn under the leadership of Donald Trump. The President of the United States announced that the remaining soldiers should stop all fighting before the end of the year.
DPresident of the United States Joe Biden It has announced the end of the US military’s fighting in Iraq. Biden said at the beginning of talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Khadmi at the White House on Monday that the relationship between the two countries will enter a “new phase.” By the end of this year, the United States will no longer perform combat missions in Iraq.
“In this new phase, our counter-terrorism cooperation will continue.” Biden said that the role of the United States is still to support Iraq’s response to the Islamic State (IS) jihadist militia. He did not give specific figures for the future strength of troops.
Al-Kadhemi is under tremendous pressure in his own country. Just a week ago, dozens of people were killed in the Islamic State attack in Baghdad and many were injured. At the same time, the pro-Iranian militia who demanded the withdrawal of some 2,500 American soldiers have become increasingly influential in the country.
This year, pro-Iranian organizations launched about 50 rocket and drone attacks on US bases in Iraq.In Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump Most of the U.S. forces have already withdrawn. The remaining soldiers formally served as advisers and trainers of the Iraqi army.
