US troops were deployed in Iraq from 2014 to head a military coalition fighting the Daesh group
WASHINGTON, June 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States will continue reducing its military presence in Iraq over the coming months, said a joint statement issued by the United States and Iraq.
The two countries will also discuss the status of remaining forces in the months ahead, according to a statement following the U.S.-Iraq strategic dialogue held virtually on Thursday.
More than 5,000 US troops have been deployed in Iraq to support the Iraqi forces in the battles against the Daesh militants, mainly providing training and advice to the Iraqi forces. — NNN-XINHUA
