AFP: US-led coalition expects to stay in Iraq after Mosul
The commander of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said Monday he expected its forces would be allowed to stay in Iraq after Mosul is recaptured.
"I don't anticipate that we will be asked to leave by the government of Iraq immediately after Mosul," Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend said.
The US commander was speaking at a press conference in Baghdad wrapping up a brief visit by the new Pentagon chief, Jim Mattis.
"I think the government of Iraq realises it's a very complex fight and they need the assistance of the coalition even beyond Mosul," Townsend told reporters.
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More News On Remarks By The Top U.S. General In Iraq That U.S. Forces Will Probably Stay In Iraq After Mosul Has Been Captured
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US-led coalition expects to stay in Iraq after Mosul -- AFP
US Defense Secretary Mattis: US will stay in Iraq a while. -- Washington Post
US Defense Secretary warns of "long-fought" battle in Iraq -- Euronews
Coalition expects to remain in Iraq after Mosul operation ends -- Middle East Online
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