Washington: We will not withdraw from Iraq, and our stay will not lead to an increase in tension with Iran
Washington: We will not withdraw from Iraq, and our stay will not lead to an increase in tension with Iran
08:22 – 10/08/2020
Follow-up – Mawazine News
Commander of the US Central Command, Kenneth McKenzie, announced, Thursday, that the presence of US forces in Iraq will not lead to an increase in tension with Iran, while he stressed that the goal of his forces is to fight the terrorist organization ISIS.
In an interview broadcast on the Internet with the Emirates Center for Studies and Research, McKinsey said, “The presence in the Strait of Hormuz is done in cooperation with the Gulf countries and reduces levels of conflict,” noting that his forces are working to strengthen missile defenses in the region, with the aim of preventing any terrorist attacks “.
He added, “The United States has sufficient forces in the region to defend American interests and confront violent elements in Iraq and the region,” noting that “there are those who are trying to force us to withdraw from the region, and we will not withdraw, because we are committed to our duty to secure it.”
He stressed, “The security and stability of the region does not depend on the US forces only, but there are important partners.” And oil reserves because they are important to the international economy. ”
McKinsey revealed, “Work is currently underway to strengthen the ballistic missile defenses of the Gulf states.”
On the other hand, MacKenzie stated that “the survival of US forces in Iraq will not lead to an increase in tension with Iran, but rather its goal is to fight ISIS,” indicating that “ISIS is still a constant threat, and the battle with it may continue for generations.”
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