The decisions come as no surprise, following Trump’s shakeup of the Pentagon leadership last week in which he installed loyalists who share his frustration with the continued troop presence in the war zones.
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Another View: A better way to end America’s ‘endless wars’
Focus on safeguarding U.S. interests in Iraq and Afghanistan, not on getting troop levels to zero.
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Trump reaffirms plan to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq
The president makes the comments during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
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Missile defense systems now operating in Iraq, U.S. officials say
American and allied troops have been attacked by Iranian-backed insurgents in recent months.
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U.S. strikes in Iraq destroyed weapons depots, Pentagon says
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie says tensions with Iran have not gone down, and the U.S. is beefing up military assets in the region.
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Rocket attack in Iraq kills 2 U.S. troops, potentially increasing tensions with Iran
A British service member and at least 12 other people were wounded in the attack at Camp Taji, about 17 miles north of Baghdad.
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Pentagon say 34 troops suffered brain injuries in Iran strike
President Trump initially said that no troops were hurt in the Jan. 8 attack, and later referred to the reported injuries as ‘headaches.’
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U.S. dismisses Iraqi request to work out a troop withdrawal plan
Iraq depends on Iran sanctions waivers from Washington to import Iranian gas to meet electricity demands, and the U.S. has consistently used this as leverage.
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Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with U.S. ease
Both sides appeared to step back on Wednesday after Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases housing American troops in Iraq without causing any casualties.
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U.S. troops must leave Iraq, says outgoing prime minister
The United States’ mission to fight the Islamic State has devolved into a U.S.-Iran proxy war, he says.