
Iraq· BaghdadUS considers maintaining military presence in Iraq post-withdrawal
Washington has proposed keeping military advisors and instructors in Iraq after the official withdrawal of international coalition forces, putting Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi in a difficult position.
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US considers maintaining military presence in Iraq as advisors post-withdrawal
First report 19h agoLast update 14h agoThe US proposes to maintain a military presence in Iraq as advisors and instructors after the September 30 withdrawal, which complicates the Iraqi Prime Minister's efforts to rearm the national army.
The US has cleared an $800 million Bell Helicopter deal for Iraq as the coalition exit approaches, indicating continued military support.
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