. US President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, claiming that the military operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) has been completed. He portrayed the withdrawal of US troops as a victory for both the United States and Iraq.
Trump announced the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq through his ‘Truth Social’ platform on Thursday. According to him, ‘Operation Inherent Resolve’ was ended after the completion of the mission of the US military to defeat ISIS.
He presented the decision to withdraw from Iraq as the conclusion of the campaign launched in his first term. Trump claimed that ISIS was completely defeated during his first administration, and said that he has taken a clear policy of providing the necessary military equipment for it and not allowing the temporary presence of US forces to become permanent.
TAG_OPEN_div_15 Trump said that he had to choose between keeping US troops in Iraq or returning home, and that he had come to the conclusion that it was time for US troops to return home. He said that a new situation has been created in Iraq under the leadership of a new prime minister, adding that he has supported him from the beginning and has full support now.
Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the end of the mission under ‘Operation Inherent Resolve’ in Iraq. According to CENTCOM, the withdrawal of US troops and military equipment from Erbil Air Base in Iraq has been done in an orderly manner.
Trump linked the withdrawal of U.S. troops to a decisive victory over ISIS, describing it as an achievement for both the United States and Iraq.TAG_OPEN_div_11
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