BREAKING: The US military sends a letter to the Iraqi military announcing the “onward movement” of US troops “in due deference to the sovereignty of Iraq & as requested by the Iraqi Parliament & the Iraqi PM”. It’s a withdrawal. pic.twitter.com/tQHSsHTtez— Liz Sly (@LizSly) January 6, 2020
NBC: U.S. coalition forces to move some troops out of Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament and prime minister requested the removal of U.S. troops, according to a draft letter.
The commanding general of U.S. and allied troops in Iraq sent a letter to Iraq's Ministry of Defense on Monday stating that the task force will be "repositioning forces over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement."
The letter comes a day after the Iraqi parliament voted to ask its government to end the U.S. military presence in the country. The U.S. ambassador to Iraq met with the country's prime minister Monday to discuss the topic.
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WNU Editor: The US Secretary of Defense is saying there are no plans to leave Iraq .... US Defense Secretary Esper says no decision to leave Iraq (AP). The top General is also saying the same thing .... Top general says letter suggesting US would withdraw troops from Iraq was a 'mistake' (CNN).
Update #1: It was a draft memo that mistakenly shown to some in the media .... Pentagon mistakenly releases draft memo promising withdrawal from Iraq (The Week)
Update #2: Here is a good analysis .... Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking (AP).
More News On Top U.S. General In Iraq Sparking Confusion About Troops Removal From Iraq With 'Draft' Letter
US military tells Iraq it is preparing to 'move out': official letter -- France 24
U.S. military tells Iraq it will withdraw; Tehran crowds mourn commander -- Reuters
US military tells Iraq it's preparing for 'onward movement' in letter -- DW
U.S. Informs Iraqi Government About Repositioning Of Coalition Forces -- NPR
US military tells Iraq it is preparing to 'move out' in letter -- France 24
US military tells Iraq it's preparing to 'move out': reports -- Al Jazeera
US coalition to leave Iraq ‘in due deference to sovereignty’ – general -- RT
Update: The Pentagon is denying reports that the US is leaving (see below) ....
U.S. Military Sparks Confusion About Troops Removal from Iraq with 'Draft' Letter Sent By 'Mistake' -- Newsweek
Confusion Swirls Over Leaked Notice Of American Withdrawal Of Forces From Iraq (Updated) -- Warzone/The Drive
Pentagon chief denies U.S. leaving Iraq; Tehran crowds mourn commander -- Reuters
‘No decision to leave Iraq’? Pentagon chief Esper contradicts subordinates on withdrawal plans -- RT
4 comments:
This is simple. Did he write the letter on his own initiative or did someone tell him to write it?
No one in this administration has any clue what they are doing. I'm surprised they remember to put on pants before leaving the house.
Anon, the letter is DOD, not the Administration.
Anon 8:07. A good lie has a small germ of the truth. You effluvia that you posted is devoid of any truth except your TDS and other afflictions.
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