Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Breaking: US-led anti-ISIS coalition to withdraw from Iraq
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/274188The US-led coalition to combat the Islamic State terrorist organization will withdraw from Iraq in response to a parliamentary vote, Reuters reported Monday.
"Sir, in deference to the sovereignty of the Republic of Iraq, and as requested by the Iraqi Parliament and the Prime Minister, CJTF-OIR will be repositioning forces over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement," Marine Corps Brigadier General William H. Seely III, the commander of Task Force Iraq. wrote in a letter to the Iraqi Defense Ministry's Combined Joint Operations Baghdad.
The decision was made following the decision of the Iraqi parliament to expel all US troops on Saturday. The parliament's decision is nonbinding.
"Sir, in deference to the sovereignty of the Republic of Iraq, and as requested by the Iraqi Parliament and the Prime Minister, CJTF-OIR will be repositioning forces over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement," Marine Corps Brigadier General William H. Seely III, the commander of Task Force Iraq. wrote in a letter to the Iraqi Defense Ministry's Combined Joint Operations Baghdad.
The decision was made following the decision of the Iraqi parliament to expel all US troops on Saturday. The parliament's decision is nonbinding.
Another report from Reuters in Australia also has this story. Found on Google News just now. It's less than half an hour old.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS730US730&biw=1920&bih=937&tbm=nws&sxsrf=ACYBGNTfBh97d7cavOuc6Ky3CX3zTxJBvA%3A1578343310555&ei=jpsTXvu8IZiPtAaViJmACA&q=us+coalition+to+withdraw+from+iraq
I wouldn't take this as gospel at this point, but it's very interesting.
20 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
https://www.reuters.com/article/iraq-security-withdrawal/u-s-led-coalition-says-it-will-withdraw-from-iraq-letter-idUSL8N29B4GK?utm_source=reddit.com
BAGHDAD, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The United States-led military coalition against Islamic State said on Monday that it was pulling out of Iraq and would be repositioning forces over the next few days and weeks, a letter seen by Reuters showed.
“Sir, in deference to the sovereignty of the Republic of Iraq, and as requested by the Iraqi Parliament and the Prime Minister, CJTF-OIR will be repositioning forces over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement,” read a letter from United States Marine Corps Brigadier General William H. Seely III, the commanding general of Task Force Iraq.
The authenticity of the letter, which was addressed to the Iraqi defence ministry’s Combined Joint Operations Baghdad, was confirmed to Reuters independently by an Iraqi military source.
“We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure,” it said. (Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
BAGHDAD, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The United States-led military coalition against Islamic State said on Monday that it was pulling out of Iraq and would be repositioning forces over the next few days and weeks, a letter seen by Reuters showed.
“Sir, in deference to the sovereignty of the Republic of Iraq, and as requested by the Iraqi Parliament and the Prime Minister, CJTF-OIR will be repositioning forces over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement,” read a letter from United States Marine Corps Brigadier General William H. Seely III, the commanding general of Task Force Iraq.
The authenticity of the letter, which was addressed to the Iraqi defence ministry’s Combined Joint Operations Baghdad, was confirmed to Reuters independently by an Iraqi military source.
“We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure,” it said. (Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Holy shit!
