USA to end its combat Mission in Iraq

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Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II – International Relations

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi sealed an agreement recently formally ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq by the end of 2021
There are currently 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq focusing on countering the remnants of ISIS.
However, American forces will still operate in an advisory role.
The U.S. role in Iraq will shift entirely to training and advising the Iraqi military to defend itself.

News Source: TH

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