U.S. Vows to Reduce Iraq Troop Presence

[Swordsmyth]

The United States said Thursday it would reduce troops in Iraq in the coming months as friction between the two countries eased under a new US-friendly premier in Baghdad.

In a joint statement, the United States said that the reason for its military’s return to Iraq in 2014 — defeating extremists from the Islamic State group — had made major headway.
“The two countries recognized that in light of significant progress towards eliminating the ISIS threat, over the coming months the US would continue reducing forces from Iraq,” a joint statement said.
“The United States reiterated that it does not seek nor request permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq.”
The coalition has already consolidated to just three bases in recent months, down from a dozen.

More at: https://www.breitbart.com/middle-eas...over-a-decade/

[Swordsmyth]

The U.S. pointed out that they had already withdrawn half of their forces from Iraq since the start of the new year.

Reuters reports Friday:

Western military trainers are expected to remain in Iraq, but it is not clear how many. The United States has had around 5,000 troops stationed in the country, and coalition allies another 2,500.

An earlier newsflash by Iraq’s state news agency cited Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as saying there would be a total withdrawal of troops. The article was later removed.

More at: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitic...ermanent-bases

[Swordsmyth]

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[Anti Globalist]

Reduce troop presence in every country.

[enhanced_deficit]

U.S. Vows to Reduce Iraq Troop Presence

Since he frequently contradicts himself his statements can't be trusted at all, you have to watch his actions to even guess about his positions or plans.

Assuming such statements are not fakenews, can you give some recent examples where GOPA funded leader contradicted his vows/statements?


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Reduce troop presence in every country.

To be devil's advocate, should we leave our closest mideast allies high n dry in the face of growing Iranian/ISIS threats to them?

Isolationism could be not just risky but might even be 'immoral' going by Israel Firster MAGA Firster digital media supporters of Democrats turned Republican leadership that is well funded by top donors (one of whom happens to be richest person in Israel).





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[TheCount]

Oh, well, if we vowed it this time...

[RJ Liberty]

Oh, well, if we vowed it this time...

...we'll vow it next time, too. There will be some huge Middle East catastrophe and we'll need to send in more troops. Just as another temporary surge, you see.

[Swordsmyth]

It's happening in spite of the fools and backstabbers who try to undermine Trump, half of our troops have left since January.

[TheCount]

It's happening in spite of the fools and backstabbers who try to undermine Trump, half of our troops have left since January.

Half what troops?

[Swordsmyth]

A feared resurgence of the Islamic State has not so far materialized in Iraq, paving the way for a further coalition troop drawdown, a US commander said Wednesday.Though IS may never be completely eradicated, the group has been significantly diminished from when it controlled swathes of Iraq and Syria just a few years ago, Major General Kenneth Ekman, deputy commander of coalition forces, told reporters.
"What that has allowed us to do is to reduce our footprint here in Iraq," Ekman said, speaking from Baghdad.
"I think over time, what you will see is a slow reduction of US forces," he added.

Several military bases have already been turned over to Iraqi forces and a large training camp near Baghdad is to be handed to them on Saturday, he added.

More at: https://news.yahoo.com/us-general-se...220837728.html

[Todd]

Seven unit rotations to Afghanistan, Iraq and Europe announced

[TheCount]

Seven unit rotations to Afghanistan, Iraq and Europe announced

From the article:

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team are also still in Kuwait following a no-notice deployment during the rapid increase in tensions between the United States and Iran in late December.

Meanwhile, @Swordsmyth:

[dannno]

Seven unit rotations to Afghanistan, Iraq and Europe announced

Do you know what a unit rotation is?

[TheCount]

Do you know what a unit rotation is?

I think it's when Trump deploys more troops to a warzone that he says we shouldn't be in, should have already left, and are going to leave.

[dannno]

I think it's when Trump deploys more troops to a warzone that he says we shouldn't be in, should have already left, and are going to leave.

Incorrect. It's when an equal amount of troops replace the ones who are already there, many of whom will eventually leave.

[Todd]

Do you know what a unit rotation is?

Yep. That means the troops are coming home right?

[dannno]

Yep. That means the troops are coming home right?

Yes, that means troops are coming home too. That's what rotation is.

In the OP, we are celebrating troops coming home without being replaced. Is that not a good thing?

[Swordsmyth]

Trump is pulling out of Iraq and we get the same old liars who have been educated about troop rotation and gradual withdrawal over and over coming back to spread FUD again, why does this make me think they want to replace the President who is leaving Iraq and Afghanistan with one who won't?

[TheCount]

Incorrect. It's when an equal amount of troops replace the ones who are already there, many of whom will eventually leave.

Incorrect.

"More troops" in this case refers to another year's worth of troops who were not deployed there prior to Trump sending them, and who would otherwise not be there if not for Trump's orders.

[dannno]

Incorrect.

"More troops" in this case refers to another year's worth of troops who were not deployed there prior to Trump sending them, and who would otherwise not be there if not for Trump's orders.

For a count you aren't very good at counting.

[Swordsmyth]

For a count you aren't very good at counting.

But he's great at misleading.

The numbers are going down and nobody said that we were going to leave overnight.

When Trump tries to withdraw a large number at once Congress tries to stop him so the best way is to slowly reduce them until they are gone.

[devil21]

"I think over time, what you will see is a slow reduction of US forces," he added.

Now that's a definitive statement if I've ever heard one.

[Swordsmyth]

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