American forces will completely leave Iraq in 2026
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr news agency quoted from Al-Arabiya, after the news about the agreement between Baghdad and the international It was reported, Thabit Al-Abassi, the Minister of Defense of Iraq, more details about this announcement did.
Sabet Al-Abassi, the Minister of Defense of Iraq, said: the high military committees of Iraq and the United States over the withdrawal The forces of the international coalition agreed to transform relations into a stable security partnership within two years.
He pointed to the agreement between Iraq and America on the end of the mission of the coalition between international in two stages, he said that the first stage will start this year and will continue until 2025.
The Minister of Defense of Iraq stated that the withdrawal of American forces will be completed in the second phase in 2026.
Al Abbasi saying that Lloyd US Defense Secretary Austin had suggested that two years is not enough for the withdrawal of troops and requested to add another year, pointing out that Baghdad opposed this request.
The Minister of Defense of Iraq considered the postponement of the announcement of the withdrawal of the coalition forces from America due to the conditions of the region and the American elections and announced the finalization and signing of the understanding made in Washington.
Al Abbasi pointing out that Iraq is not looking to cut ties with Washington, he said: We are looking to develop relations with America. It is in Iraq’s interest to stay away from any axis.
Indicating that Iraq’s relations with Saudi Arabia are at their best, the Iraqi Defense Minister said that during his trip to Saudi Arabia, we will sign a joint security agreement.
He described the borders of Iraq and Saudi Arabia as very safe.
