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Training in Iraq halted, smaller bases consolidating some coalition troops homeward bound over COVID-19 concerns

“The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS through our partnership with the ISF, and as the situation permits, we will resume our support to Iraqi training."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

US re-positioning some troops from smaller bases in Iraq following deadly rocket attack

The coalition has come under criticism for not fielding counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, or C-RAM systems at Iraqi bases, especially Camp Taji, which has been the target of multiple rocket attacks.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Esper doubles down on no withdrawal from Iraq, but here’s how it could unfold

Trump’s erratic Middle East policy has often left American forces scrambling to react to swift and sudden policy changes. In Syria, coalition forces destroyed equipment, blew vehicles in place and bombed parts of their own outposts.

By Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

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