‘We’re going to stay in Iraq,’ says top US Middle East commanderThere are no plans to draw down in Iraq, though the defense secretary and Central Command boss talk about it reguarly.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and AfghanistanFurther troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden's call.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Iranian attacks are down, but not over, CENTCOM commander saysIranian attacks on U.S. forces have gone down, but there's no reason to believe they're going away.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Afghanistan, Iraq drawdowns get mixed reaction in Congress Upcoming sharp drawdowns of U.S. forces in Afghanistan in Iraq drew mixed reaction from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with Republican and Democratic critics both warning that too abrupt changes could lead to instability in the regions.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould3 years ago
US-led coalition troops pull out of base in western IraqTroops from the U.S.-led coalition pulled out from a base in western Iraq on Thursday as part of a planned drawdown.4 years ago