Iraq's Parliamentary Committee Urges Evacuation of Combat Troops from US Embassy
News - Middle East - Iraq: The defense and security committee of Iraq’s parliament has called for the evacuation of combat troops from the US embassy in Baghdad.
Badr al-Ziyadi, a member of the defense and security committee, on Monday called for “the evacuation of any US combat troops from the American embassy in Baghdad”.
The MP told al-Maalomah news agency that while the US claims to be maintaining troops for training, there are combat forces to protect its warplanes as well as Americans in Iraqi bases.
Moreover, “there is an agreement that stipulates the protection of the foreign advisors by the Iraqi government” headed by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, he added.
Two lawmakers with the Fatah (Conquest) Alliance at the Iraqi parliament also warned of US intentions to maintain its military presence in Iraq.
Spource: Press TV
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