Minorities in Iraq fear US withdrawal could spark chaos

Yazidi, Christian, and Turkmen leaders warn that the US troop pullout from Iraq may create security and political vacuums, with concerns ranging from renewed terrorism to possible Israeli attacks.

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US forces will not completely vacate Baghdad Saturday: Embassy

“Reports suggesting U.S. forces will vacate Baghdad completely starting tomorrow are not accurate,” a US embassy spokesperson told The New Region

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Iraq, US-led Coalition discuss expanding repatriation of families from Syria’s al-Hol camp

Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji met with Brig. Gen. Olivier Celo of the Global Coalition to Combat ISIS on Thursday to discuss efforts to repatriate Iraqi families from Syria’s al-Hol camp.

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US withdraws from largest base in Syria: Watchdog

The bases are the al-Omar field - the largest American base in Syria- and the Conoco gas plant, which are currently under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)

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Iraqi PM discusses security cooperation with US-led coalition commander

The meeting came days after the Iraqi premier said that the coalition forces were operating “solely at an advisory capacity” in Iraq during the Sulaimani Forum.

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Timing for coalition forces’ withdrawal ‘not right’: Kurdistan Region President

Speaking to reporters from Munich, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said that "it is not the right time" for the coalition forces' withdrawal from Iraq, citing ongoing ISIS threat.

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US troops withdrawal from Iraq faces uncertainty amid regional shifts, Trump’s policies

The timeline for withdrawing US forces from Iraq may be delayed, according to security experts citing recent regional developments. While some argue there has been a decline in calls for a US withdrawal, others insist that the process must continue as planned.

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US dispatches additional military supplies to northern Syria: War monitor

The US-led global coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS) on Friday dispatched military and logistical supplies to northern Syria amid ongoing clashes between the American-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkey.

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Iraqi PM Sudani, US-led coalition commander discuss joint efforts to pursue ISIS remnants

Sudani affirmed “Iraq’s commitment to eradicating terrorist cells, emphasizing that these groups no longer have a foothold or proximity to populated areas,” according to a statement by PM Sudani’s media office. 

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