A US official explicitly states: Our forces will remain in Iraq indefinitely.
A US official explicitly states: Our forces will remain in Iraq indefinitely.
2025-09-19 | 04:21
Alsumaria News
A senior US security official revealed that International Coalition In Iraq, there is talk of a final withdrawal of US forces and coalition forces to fight ISIS It is still early, indicating that its presence will continue “indefinitely.”
The official said in a press statement, “What is currently happening is a redeployment of forces according to the security data on the ground,” stressing that “the coalition forces’ commitment to protecting the security of…Iraq Facing the risk of return ISIS In parts of Iraq and Syria, it is an indisputable matter for the coalition leadership.”
The official acknowledged “the existence of political understandings between the American and Iraqi sides under the previous administration of President Joe Biden “He explained that “the agreement came at that time based on facts on the ground, most notably the decline in the activity of ISIS and terrorist groups in the region.”
He added that “the two sides reached, after discussion, that redistributing these forces would be an appropriate option, so that American forces would withdraw from the capital. “Baghdad By the end of this month, the remaining coalition forces will complete their withdrawal by the end of next year.
The military official explained that “this type of decision, by its nature, requires review and reconsideration according to the changes on the ground,” noting that “the president’s decision Trump Withdrawal of part of the American forces from Syria Three months ago, it was partial and did not include a full withdrawal.
The official stated that “President Trump’s decision, which was made at the beginning of his administration to completely withdraw from Syria, was later reviewed due to potential security risks, including the possibility of ISIS resuming its regional activity, and the need for…Syrian government New support to ensure control over any movements of the organization, in addition to the necessity of supporting forces allied with Washington and partnering in the fight against terrorism.”
A political message.
He explained that “these developments pushed military leadership in Trump administration To recommend keeping part of the forces there, as a political message confirming the commitment US “To fight terrorism and prevent its return.”
The official added that “the decision to redeploy US forces in Iraq is very similar to what happened in Syria months ago,” explaining that “the goal is to maintain active forces ready to intervene when needed, provided that they remain at the disposal of the military and political leadership in Erbil “northern Iraq.”
He stressed that “there are extensive American investments in various parts of Iraq, especially in the energy sector, and they need direct protection from American forces,” noting that “Syria, in turn, will witness an influx of American investments in the energy sector during the coming period, which requires an American military presence soon to secure these institutions and ensure the continuation of their activities safely.”
The official in the coalition forces confirmed that “the American presence and the presence of Coalition forces in Iraq It will be guaranteed even after the implementation of the current agreements that extend through the end of this year and next.”
He explained that “it is too early to predict the form or nature of this presence, especially in light of Iraq’s preparations to hold elections next fall, in addition to the upcoming round of strategic dialogue between Washington And Baghdad before the end of the year,” noting that “these developments will open the way for a new dialogue between Iraqi government The upcoming meeting of the Trump administration regarding the future of forces.
In the same vein, upcoming developments in Syria indicate that US and coalition forces deployed near the region will have multiple roles, particularly in the shared border areas between Syria and Iraq.
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