BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 25 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, held a meeting with a U.S. Senate delegation, headed by Democratic Senator, Tammy Duckworth, to discuss relations between Iraq and the U.S.
“The sacrifices made by the Iraqis have pushed the danger from the region and the world,” a statement by his office quoted Abdul Mahdi as saying, during the meeting.
“The war against the Daesh is not only the Iraq war, but it is for the whole world, because the danger of Daesh is threatening all countries,” Abdul Mahdi added.
Duckworth said, “Iraq is a great country with history and cultural depth in the region and is qualified to take a big role in the region,” the statement said.
Republican Senator, Johnny Isakson, said during the meeting that, “Iraq is a long-term strategic partner and we care about its security, independence and sovereignty,” the statement added.
The visit of the U.S. delegation came, as the U.S. has been exerting economic sanctions on Iran and designated Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as a “foreign terrorist organisation.”
The U.S. has over 5,000 troops deployed in Iraq, with the aim of supporting the Iraqi forces in battles against the extremist Daesh militants, mainly providing training and advice to the Iraqi forces.
The troops were part of the U.S.-led international coalition, that has been conducting air raids against Daesh targets in Iraq and Syria.– NNN-NINA
