{"id":130408,"date":"2025-10-01T06:15:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=130408"},"modified":"2025-10-01T06:15:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:15:05","slug":"u-s-to-reduce-military-mission-in-iraq-focus-on-strategic-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/130408\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. to reduce military mission in Iraq, focus on strategic partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> The United States and its Coalition partners will begin reducing their military presence in Iraq, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/4319286\/iraq-transition\/\">decision<\/a>, in line with a joint statement from the U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission issued on Sep. 27, 2024, underscores the continued success in the fight against ISIS and marks a shift towards a long-term U.S.-Iraq security partnership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parnell emphasized that this transition aligns with U.S. national interests, the Iraqi Constitution, and the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus will now be on bolstering Iraq\u2019s security infrastructure, ensuring sustainable economic development, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing Iraq\u2019s role as a regional leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the reduction of military operations signifies a major step, the U.S. government will remain in close coordination with the Iraqi government and Coalition members to guarantee a responsible and effective transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new chapter in the U.S.-Iraq relationship aims to deepen cooperation, shifting from combat operations to supporting Iraq\u2019s capacity to independently secure its borders and sovereignty. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement comes after years of joint operations between the U.S. and Iraqi forces aimed at combating ISIS. 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