AP: Iraqi government confirms the start of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
Monday 5 February
BAGHDAD (
Reuters) - A spokesman for the Iraqi government has confirmed the start of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, the Associated Press news agency reported Monday.
"The spokesman for the Iraqi government confirms that the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq has begun after the victory on the organization of a supporter."
The agency quoted "Western contractors" at the base of the International Alliance to say, "The US forces begin to draw Iraq after the defeat of the organization is calling."
The US ambassador to Baghdad, Douglas Silliaman, announced on January 10, 2018, a "gradual" reduction of the preparation of US forces in Iraq.
The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) revealed on November 28, 2017, the numbers of US military in Iraq, indicating that the number of US forces, according to the latest data, amounted to 8892.