US Iraq Withdrawal

Trump Praises Complete US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq as Victory for Both Nations

President Trump has called the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq a victory for both the US and Iraq, over 20 years after the start of the Iraq War. Speaking at a Hispanic Heritage Event at the White House, Trump praised Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the destruction of ISIS. His comments came after U.N. Central Command announced the departure of all U.K. forces and military equipment from Iraq, marking an end to its 12-year military mission. Centcom head Adm. Brad Cooper stated that full primary responsibility for Iraq’s security will be given to the government and Iraq and the brave people of Iraq.

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