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Abadi: We do not want foreign combat forces in Iraq, but training and logistical support and intelligence                                                                         Feb 19, 2018 

 

CAIRO - Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said that his country does not want any foreign forces to carry out a combat effort on its soil, and pointed out that what the country needs from the international coalition in the post-defeat phase of the Islamic state is training and support on both sides. And intelligence.

"After the defeat of the organization, we must ensure that we do not go back," he said in an interview with Deutsche Welle. "We must continue to train Iraqi forces and provide logistical and intelligence support ... We do not want any foreign military forces to make any combat effort."

"This is a critical stage to ensure that the successes we have achieved are not lost," he said. "We need some time so that terrorism will not return again, as happened after the American forces left." "The next phase is the stage of stability and reconstruction, and we do not want security to be reversed."

He described the Conference on the reconstruction of Iraq, hosted by Kuwait recently as "an achievement and the first stage," and considered that "the important thing in the conference is that it has shown optimism and the world's positive view of Iraq."

"Iran has told us that it wants to help through its companies in the reconstruction of Iraq ... I have no objection to the participation of any country," he said. "It is important to be part of the Iraqi vision for reconstruction, provide jobs and develop economic development ... We will be able to pay off future financial facilities. " (AFP)

 

 

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Abadi returns to Baghdad after attending the Munich Security Conference

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Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi returned to Baghdad Monday after attending the Munich security conference. 
A statement to the Information Office, received "Al-Gharab Press" a copy of it, "Haider Abadi returned to Baghdad after his participation in the Munich security conference."

Iraq participated in the Munich Security Conference, where Abadi discussed during the conference relations between Iraq and other countries.

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Glad to see him home. We can’t see an RI unless he is home.

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1 minute ago, Woldopep said:

Glad to see him home. We can’t see an RI unless he is home.

 

Not true

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Abadi from Munich: We call for supporting the efforts of stability and investment in liberated areas

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Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met today with a number of American and German officials on the sidelines of the annual security conference in Munich, Germany.

Al-Abbadi's office said in a statement that the latter "met with his residence in Munich a delegation that includes a number of members of the US Senate and House of Representatives." 
The statement added that Abadi "talked about the developments witnessed by Iraq in the face of an urgent confrontation and victory over it and be able to strengthen the capabilities of the country and unify." 
He stressed that "adherence to the Iraqi national identity is today in the highest degree, and extremist elements do not recover only with the presence of internal sectarian polarization and differences in the region," noting that "there is a danger to organize a supporter of the terrorist .. But we can eliminate it after we suffered defeat "It is a denial of the sacrifices of our people." He called on the prime minister to "support stability and investment efforts in all provinces."
Meanwhile, the delegation praised the "military and security achievements and the defeat and the necessity of cooperation against terrorism and stability in Iraq and the region," expressing their optimism that "Iraq has overcome all the challenges facing it." 
In another statement, al-Abbadi's office said the latter had met US national security adviser Mike Master at his residence in Munich. 
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the German Parliament, received Norbert Rutven. The statement said the two sides "reviewed the development of relations between the two countries and the need to expand and encourage German companies to invest the great opportunities available in Iraq next to a campaign of reconstruction and reconstruction."
"Iraq can be a shining example of social stability and the adoption of the principle of citizenship and the rejection of sectarianism and that our forces now managed to win the hearts of people with their unique human treatment," he said. "We need to continue supporting and supporting Germany, which stood with us in the war and can play a role No matter how we help in the next phase. " 
In a related context, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi stressed "Iraq's support for the positions of the Arab League," calling for "strengthening its role in stopping the conflicts and crises and their repercussions on the countries of the region and safeguarding the supreme interests of our countries and our peoples," during a meeting with Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, According to a statement posted on the site Abadi in Facebook and his (the extent). 
Ebadi's office said the parties "
"The Arab League stands with Iraq and looks forward to playing its positive and successful role internally and externally for the benefit of Iraq and the region," Aboul Gheit said. 
The Prime Minister then received Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri and conveyed the congratulations of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to the victory and encouragement of the unity of Iraq and its people. 
On the other hand, Al-Abbadi met with Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Al-Haj AS, and discussed during the meeting the government's measures in the relief and humanitarian field, in addition to the great volunteering work witnessed by Iraq. 
For his part, announced the Secretary-General of the Union's intention to "establish their next conference in Iraq," and expressed his thanks to "
Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth and Amnesty International Secretary-General Salil Shetty also met in two separate meetings. 
During the meeting, Abadi discussed "the government's measures to respect human rights, protect the freedoms guaranteed by the constitution, investigate any allegations of human rights violations and hold perpetrators accountable without leniency." 
The prime minister stressed that "some of the individual cases that occur are only a very small proportion of cases of humanitarian dealing and the sacrifices of Iraqi fighters to protect civilians and displaced people, examples that deserve praise and encouragement and witnessed by international humanitarian organizations." 
Meanwhile, the media office of Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi announced that the latter had received the head of Médecins Sans Frontières (JM), and praised the efforts of the organization. He called for "facilitating the organization's work in Iraq".

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Abadi: America seeks to establish military bases on the Iraqi-Iranian border

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A senior deputy described in the media as close to Prime Minister Haider Abadi, Tuesday, the practice of America and Turkey, great pressure on Abadi on the survival of NATO in Iraq to ensure the presence of their army in Iraq, revealing the intention of the United States to establish several bases on the Iraqi-Iranian border.

"The United States and Turkey are exerting great pressure on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on the extension of NATO's long-term work," MP Jassem Mohammad Jaafar said in a statement to Al-Mawlama. "The strategic cooperation agreement does not allow for the survival of the Americans. To them for a long time under the pretext of training and arming the Iraqi forces after the completion of the criminal advocate. "

Jaafar added that "the Turkish side is trying to evade a previous agreement with Iraq on the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Mosul through the survival of NATO, which allows the Turkish army to remain within the NATO mission."

"The US military is seeking to establish military bases near the Iraqi-Iranian border as well as the border with Syria and expand its presence in northern Iraq to implement plans hostile to Iran," he said, noting that "Iraq's strategic position makes it a real arena of conflict." Ending / 25 d

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America and NATO towards the establishment of several military bases on Iran's border with Iraq                                              Mohammed Al - Almhaji  LONDON         Feb 21, 2018  

(Reuters) - A deputy close to Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said on Tuesday that the United States and Turkey are exerting heavy pressure on Abadi over the survival of NATO forces in Iraq to ensure the presence of their army in Iraq, The United States to establish several bases on the Iraqi-Iranian border. 
According to the Fars news agency of the Revolutionary Guards, Jassim Mohammed Jaafar said: "The United States and Turkey are putting great pressure on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on the extension of NATO's long-term work." The strategic cooperation agreement does not allow the Americans to stay, The work of NATO allows them to exist for a long time under the pretext of training and arming the Iraqi forces after the completion of the organization of a criminal advocate ».
He added that the Turkish side is trying to evade a previous agreement with Iraq on the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Mosul through the survival of NATO, allowing the Turkish army to remain within the NATO mission. 
The Iraqi deputy said that the US military is seeking to establish several military bases near the Iraqi-Iranian border, as well as the border with Syria and expand its presence in northern Iraq to implement plans hostile to Iran, adding that Iraq's strategic position makes it a real arena of conflict. 
The chief adviser to the Supreme Leader Ali Akbar Velayati, has demanded from Baghdad what he called the "resistance front" to prevent the deployment of US forces east of the Euphrates, warning of Washington's plans to divide and spread differences in the region. 
"The resistance front must prevent the gradual deployment of Americans to the east of the Euphrates," Velayati said during a meeting with Iraqi First Vice President Nuri al-Maliki. He also demanded that NATO be prevented from establishing a base in West Asia.
For his part, Maliki supported the demands of my mandates, stressing the need to make efforts to prevent the deployment of US forces east of the Euphrates, and said: «The establishment of new US military bases in Syria will ignite a new wave of terrorism and strengthen the takfiri currents aimed at weakening the resistance front, especially Iran», as described . Maliki warned of Washington's efforts «to have a new foothold in Iraq», and claimed that Iraq is not like Japan and South Korea and will not allow the presence of American military. 
In a report entitled "Other Afghanistan", the daily Jong-Welt, the daily newspaper of the Communist Youth of Europe, had previously said that the defense ministers of NATO member states would meet to consult on the status of permanent leadership in Iraq. To make the final decision on this during the summit, which will gather leaders and leaders of NATO member states in June next.
The United States is exerting considerable pressure on members to agree to the stability of their troops for a long period of time in Iraq, the newspaper quoted a NATO diplomat familiar with NATO affairs as saying on condition of anonymity. 
The new political alliance between the Social Democratic Party, the Christian Democratic Party and the Christian Socialists in Germany has agreed to strengthen the capacity of the anti-terror section of the German army for long-term missions. 
The US Defense Secretary James Matisse, has called for the establishment of permanent or semi-permanent leadership of NATO in Iraq, and confirmed in a letter to the NATO presidency that the survival of NATO forces is to train Iraqi forces.
Last week, NATO defense ministers agreed to start a new training mission in Iraq, where NATO trains Iraqi security forces with small mobile teams focusing on issues such as demining, military medicine and logistics. 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg did not give details on the possible size of the training mission, but an estimate within the alliance estimated that several hundred individuals would be sent. "We will not stay too long, but we have to stay for a long time, as long as this is needed to make sure we do not have to go back in combat," he said.
But the second day of the meeting saw a response from NATO ministers to seek to expand the "training and advisory" mission in Iraq called for by the United States to help stabilize after three years of fighting the Islamic state organization. Diplomats said all allies now supported a greater task in response to a personal request from Matisse and assurances that the trainers would stay out of combat duties. 
European members of the alliance were resisting Washington's request for fear of embarking on another open military mission after more than a decade in Afghanistan. 
NATO governments still have to determine the number of military personnel, and another issue is the most difficult to determine who will provide protection for military trainers, especially if forced to work in the Kurdistan region of Iraq's troubled.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday that his country would not allow the use of Iraqi territory by NATO or other countries against Iran. That «Iraq wants a qualitative training of the security forces in all formations, and logistical support and intelligence cooperation».

 

 

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Official: NATO troops arrived in Iraqi territory ... and why they are in the country !!

25-03-2018 05:59 PM

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Baghdad News -

 

 

A member of the Committee on Security and Defense Parliamentary Imad Jokna, on Sunday, the arrival of NATO forces to Iraqi territory, while noting that its presence comes under the pretext of training security forces.

 

"The central government has formally asked NATO to send its troops to Iraqi territory for the purpose of training the security forces and providing military advice," Yokhana told a news briefing.

 

He added that the NATO-NATO team arrived in Baghdad a week ago and began his presence in the field to train security forces within military colleges and some US bases and in accordance with the agreement concluded with the Iraqi government, noting that "the agreement did not specify the length of time that will remain the NATO forces in Iraq" .

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You’re feeling it Yota!  Bringing us the breaking news and what news it is today

 

Mucho appreciation for the numerous quality posts and all you do to keep us up to date!!!!!!!

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1 hour ago, yota691 said:

while noting that its presence comes under the pretext of training security forces.

WOWZERS! 

Their not even giving much effort to hide that this is for something other than training. 

I personally think that we're looking at the end of this quarter for SUDDENLY to happen

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1 minute ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said:

WOWZERS! 

Their not even giving much effort to hide that this is for something other than training. 

I personally think that we're looking at the end of this quarter for SUDDENLY to happen

Pray you are right

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Oh man!  Are we all ready for what's coming up shortly?

 

".....the arrival of NATO forces to Iraqi territory, while noting that its presence comes under the pretext of training security forces.

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3 hours ago, yota691 said:

Official: NATO troops arrived in Iraqi territory ... and why they are in the country !!

25-03-2018 05:59 PM

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Baghdad News -

 

 

A member of the Committee on Security and Defense Parliamentary Imad Jokna, on Sunday, the arrival of NATO forces to Iraqi territory, while noting that its presence comes under the pretext of training security forces.

 

"The central government has formally asked NATO to send its troops to Iraqi territory for the purpose of training the security forces and providing military advice," Yokhana told a news briefing.

 

He added that the NATO-NATO team arrived in Baghdad a week ago and began his presence in the field to train security forces within military colleges and some US bases and in accordance with the agreement concluded with the Iraqi government, noting that "the agreement did not specify the length of time that will remain the NATO forces in Iraq" .

I wonder if these NATO troops are there to make sure the corrupt politicians are arrested like the other article was mentioning!? That would make for some crazy coincidental timing...... would it not?

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4 minutes ago, NEPatriotsFan1 said:

I wonder if these NATO troops are there to make sure the corrupt politicians are arrested like the other article was mentioning!? That would make for some crazy coincidental timing...... would it not?

 

Let's see there is NATO, US and Israeli's of all group's! Some people are going to get their come up ins!  Get the popcorn and beer ready.

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More Security for the BIG ( RV) EVENT.

 

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Time to give the wealth back to the people.

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NATO is considering sending a new mission to Iraq

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO defense ministers would discuss a new mission to Iraq on Thursday. 

"We will discuss terrorism in the region and send a new mission to Iraq tomorrow," Stoltenberg told a news conference on Wednesday. "When the region is safe from terrorism, we are also safe here." 

"The NATO defense ministers will meet for the first time in this new building, tomorrow and Friday, before the summit in July, to consult on the right defense methods in the right places," the NATO Secretary-General said. 

"Not to consult on finding new defenses, but to renew and emphasize existing defenses," Stoltenberg said.

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NATO approves plan to train Iraqi forces

Editorial date: 2018/6/8 11:52 • 133 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The defense ministers of the NATO countries agreed on a plan to train Iraqi security forces, stressing the continuation of NATO's tasks within the framework of the international coalition to fight the "terrorist" organization.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that "the best weapon to combat terrorism and ensure stability is to train local forces," as it exempts foreign parties from intervening, revealing that NATO countries have developed a plan to increase the level of training of Iraqi forces. 
Stoltenberg added that "the training mission will be launched during the Atlantic summit scheduled for July 11-12 in Brussels, and will include the fight against terrorism and training of personnel in the fields of dismantling explosives and military medicine and the construction of defense institutions and military academies of Iraq." 
"The complexity of the political situation after the elections in Iraq will not affect the future of the training mission," he said

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NATO Secretary-General Announces New NATO Mission in Iraq

2018/06/11    02:07 PM

(KUNA) - NATO Secretary-General Jan Stoltenberg announced on Monday the intention of NATO to launch a new military support mission to promote stability in Iraq and increase support for Jordan, Tunisia and other countries in the region.  Stoltenberg told a news conference following his talks with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in Rome, which dealt with the preparation of the next NATO summit, "we will present at our summit an additional step" in Iraq as part of NATO's participation in the global coalition against the organization of the state and support for its partners.  "We will launch a new NATO training mission in Iraq to help the Iraqis stabilize their country and prevent the return of the so-called Islamic state of the Islamic state," he said. NATO is also planning to increase support and support for other partners in the Middle East and North Africa, such as Jordan and Tunisia, as the rehabilitation of local forces is one of NATO's best tools in the fight against terrorism.  In a related context, Stoltenberg welcomed the cease-fire with the Taliban fighters, which comes into force on Tuesday, adding that the alliance looks forward to be "a first step towards a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis" in Afghanistan and urged the movement to "fully respect this truce" .

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NATO policy to resort to a new plan in Iraq

 

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday announced a new mission to train Iraqi security forces and increase support for its partners in the Middle East and North Africa.

This came during a joint press conference with Italian Prime Minister Josepe Conte on Monday in Rome, on the sidelines of his visit, which began on Sunday, and continue for two days, according to Italian state television.

On the NATO summit, which will be held in Brussels on July 11 and 12, Stoltenberg said that "the meeting will be an additional step forward with the launch of a new training mission in Iraq, to prevent the return of the terrorist organization," without additional details on the numbers of troops or table Time training.

"The meeting will contribute to increasing support for partners in the Middle East and North Africa, such as Jordan and Tunisia, especially in the training and strengthening of local forces," he said.

For his part, the Italian Prime Minister said that his country expects from the next NATO summit a political awareness of the centrality of cooperation between the European Union and NATO on the basis of the common security interest and in all possible circumstances.

"Strengthening the European dimension in security, which Italy considers a priority, would lose its meaning and effectiveness if not within the framework of the full cooperation and integration of all NATO forces," he said.

In this regard, he concluded that "this formula will have to be reaffirmed and we hope that it will be implemented at the next summit" in Brussels.

 

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BRUSSELS | American and NATO military officials are transforming the U.S. mission in Iraq into a more-multinational campaign amid the promise of new commitments from partner nations to train and advise Iraqi forces to prevent a recurrence of the threat from Islamic State.

But a Pentagon plan to totally transform the Iraqi mission into a longer-term campaign more akin to current U.S. operations in Afghanistan has been shelved for the time being, officials say, even though the increased commitment from NATO for Iraq could be a major step in that direction.

The specific number of NATO troops and the partner nations from which those forces will be drawn from will be outlined at the alliance’s annual summit, scheduled for next month, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a separate briefing at a gathering of NATO defense ministers here last week.

“We strongly believe that the best weapon we have in the fight against terrorism is to train local forces,” Mr. Stoltenberg said.

“NATO has deployed in big combat operations, and it may happen again that we need to do that. But in the long run, we strongly believe that the much better strategy is to enable local forces to stabilize their own country and fight terrorism themselves,” he added.

For his part, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said the new NATO training mission in Iraq is part of the “unrelenting” effort to quash the Islamic State’s so-called caliphate and “prevent a resurgence of ISIS” in the Middle East and elsewhere.

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“We cannot allow ISIS or any other terrorist group to terrorize the people of this region, again driving thousands of refugees from their homes and into Europe and elsewhere,” Mr. Mattis told reporters shortly after meeting with his counterparts of the Iraq fight.

Mr. Mattis said the new NATO mission would proceed only with the explicit cooperation from Baghdad, as the country continues to deal with the fallout from parliamentary elections in May.

“We will deal with those who come into the new [Iraqi] government as it forms. And we will deal with them as a sovereign nation,” he said.

Pentagon sources had said before the summit that Mr. Mattis intended to present the U.S. plan to expand the Iraqi military training operation — putting it on par with the ambitious mission in Afghanistan. The current counter-Islamic State force in Iraq and Syria consists of about 9,000 troops, some 5,000 of which are American.

But the current uncertainty in Iraq’s security and political situation following an election where the top finishers were a Shiite nationalist cleric and party tied to Iranian-backed militia forces, has prompted the Pentagon to move more slowly with any transition as negotiations over a new government in Baghdad proceed.

The outgoing government of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi — who finished third in the May 12 vote — has supported the notion of a continued U.S. military presence, despite the Islamic State’s ouster from Mosul and other parts of the country.

The top finisher in May’s election, fiery Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, sparked alarm in Washington and other Western capitals late last month, declaring the U.S. an “invader country,” and insisting that the his newly empowered Sairoon political alliance will “not allow [the U.S.] to interfere at all.”

He also embraced a more conciliatory tone toward Iran in his statement, saying only that “Iran is a neighboring country that fears for its interest and we hope it will not interfere in Iraqi affairs.”

The cleric has a history of calling for the removal of the Americans, reportedly even threatening during the recent parliamentary campaign that such troops could become the target of Shiite paramilitary groups if they stay in Iraq for too long.

Pentagon officials say they are not abandoning plans to put the Iraqi military training operation on the same footing as Afghanistan, but security forces in the country — still rebuilding after the offensive to oust the Islamic State and clear out remaining pockets of the insurgency — are not ready to provide the security required for such a move, officials say.

 

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/pentagons-plans-for-iraq-mission-shelved/

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Pentagon froze its own plans in Iraq

 

 

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19-06-2018 05:29 PM 

 

The Washington Times reported on Tuesday that the Pentagon has frozen plans for Iraq, despite talking about a partnership between the United States and NATO to train and advise Iraqi forces in order not to allow a resurgent organization to return .

According to the newspaper, which quoted US officials, the plan, which was placed on Iraq, a long-term as is the case in Afghanistan, has been frozen at the present time, despite the increased commitment by NATO there, which could be a big step ' .

NATO Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at a press conference following a meeting of NATO defense ministers that the exact number of troops to be assigned by NATO or partner countries to Iraq would be determined at the NATO annual summit next month.

He added ' We believe that the best weapon we have is to train local forces to stabilize the country and fight terrorism by itself, and has the NATO deployment of fighters in many combat operations, may happen that we need once again to do the job, but in the long term we believe that the training of local forces strategy better ' .

Sources in the US Defense Department said before the NATO summit that Minister James Matisse intends to submit a US plan to expand the process of military training for Iraqi forces and makes it like the ambitious task in Afghanistan, where the international force to fight the organization 'Daash' Iraq and Syria of 9 thousand fighters, including 5 Thousands of American fighters'.

But the results of the recent Iraqi elections and the lack of confidence in the security and political situation in Iraq after the elections prompted the Pentagon to move slowly to implement this plan pending the formation of the new government in Baghdad .

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US report: The Pentagon froze its plans for Iraq after the victory of Sadr and Amiri elections

WASHINGTON, June 20 (UPI) - The Washington Times reported that the Pentagon has suspended the Special Plans

In Iraq, in spite of talking about a partnership between the United States and NATO, "NATO" to train and advise the Iraqi forces in order not to allow the return of the organization, "urging", while also noted the existence of an upset reaction to the United States and Western countries by the leader of the current Sadr Moqtada al-Sadr in the recent Iraqi elections.

According to the newspaper, quoting US officials, "the plan that was put on Iraq, a long-term as is the case in Afghanistan, was frozen at the present time, despite the growing commitment by NATO there, which could be a big step "He said.

NATO Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at a press conference following a meeting of NATO defense ministers that the exact number of troops to be assigned by NATO or partner countries on the Iraq mission would be determined at the annual NATO summit and next month.

"We believe that our best weapon is to train local forces to stabilize their own country and fight terrorism on their own. NATO has deployed its fighters in many combat operations. It may happen that we need to do this again, but in the long run we believe that the strategy of training local forces is better. "He said.

"The new NATO training mission in Iraq is part of the ongoing effort to suppress and fight an oppressive organization and prevent its emergence in the Middle East or elsewhere," said Defense Secretary James Matisse.

"We can not allow Da'ash or any other terrorist group to terrorize the people of this region and again push them to leave and go to Europe or elsewhere."

"NATO's mission in Iraq will not move forward unless there is explicit cooperation from Baghdad; we will deal with those who come to the new Iraqi government after its formation, we will deal with them as a sovereign state," he stressed.

The sources said the US Defense Department had said before the NATO summit, according to the American newspaper, "Matisse intends to submit a US plan to expand the process of military training for Iraqi forces and makes it like the ambitious task in Afghanistan, where the international force to fight the" Daash "in Iraq and Syria from 9 But the results of the recent Iraqi elections and the lack of confidence in the security and political situation in Iraq after the elections prompted the Pentagon to move slowly to implement this plan pending the formation of the new government in Baghdad. "

The newspaper said in its report: "The United States, which stood and supported the current Prime Minister, Haider Abadi, in the elections that took place on the 12 of May last, was surprised by the victory of the trend," Suron "of Muqtada al-Sadr, who was dissolved or not, "Al-Fath" came second, while Abadi finished third.

"Sadr's victory has created discontent in Washington and other Western capitals, especially as Sadr announced last month that the United States is a gas state," he said, adding that he would not allow America to intervene at all in Iraqi affairs.

"At the same time, Sadr's statements towards Iran were more conciliatory. He stressed that this is a neighboring country that is afraid of its interests and we hope that it will not interfere with Iraqi affairs. Sadr has a history of calling and urging the expulsion of Americans from Iraq. America can become a target for Shiite groups if they remain long in Iraq. "(1)

https://www.iraqpressagency.com/?p=276748

 

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The Pentagon is freezing plans in Iraq .. Has Washington abandoned its support for Baghdad?

 

 

 

 

2018/6/21 12:32:29 PM 
The Pentagon has decided to freeze its plans in Iraq, despite talking about a partnership between the United States and NATO, "NATO" to train and advise Iraqi forces in order not to allow the return of the organization, "the Washington Times."
Despite the existence of strategic agreements signed between Baghdad and Washington, including a strategic framework agreement to provide all kinds of support for Iraq by the United States, but the latter seeks to lift its hand on Iraq, especially after the statements of US President Donald Trump that the United States is not willing to allocate budgets for countries Which are subject to their protection.

Iraq has recently relied on Russia for arming and training the Iraqi army, with major arms deals to import the S-300 air defense system, T-90 tanks and BMP-3 combat vehicles, as well as ammunition and light weapons And the medium, after it was based on American weapons, especially after 2003.

"Washington's freeze on its dealings with Iraq is part of the US administration's pressure on the reality of the political process in Iraq, especially after the recent fallout in the parliamentary elections," said strategist Abdul Amir al-Hungary. "This does not mean that the United States has given up on Iraq".

"Iraq has the right to go to countries other than the United States to provide assistance, armament and training, especially since there is a great understanding between the Americans and Russians on the future geopolitical situation in the region, whether in Iraq, Syria or Yemen. Armament and this is what most armies of the world do. "

He pointed out that "the US strategy in the region inclusive and the so-called Arab Spring is part of the consequences of this strategy or perhaps the misappropriation, which led to the disruption of the region and re-installed again."

The newspaper "Rosiskaya Gazeta" Russian, the acquisition of Iraq large numbers of vehicle "BMB-3", which is one of the latest armored infantry vehicles, and was strengthened shields to be able to resist missile missiles.

According to the Washington Times, which quoted US officials, the plan, which was on Iraq, a long-term as in Afghanistan, was frozen at the present time, despite the growing commitment by NATO there, which can Be a big step.

NATO Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a news conference after a meeting of NATO defense ministers that the exact number of troops to be assigned by NATO or partner countries on the Iraq mission would be determined at NATO's annual summit next month.

"We believe that our best weapon is to train local forces to stabilize their own country and fight terrorism on their own. NATO has deployed its fighters in many combat operations. It may happen that we need to do this again, but in the long run we believe that the strategy of training local forces is better. "He said.

US Defense Secretary James Matisse said NATO's new training mission in Iraq was part of the ongoing effort to suppress and combat state regulation and prevent its emergence in the Middle East or elsewhere.

"We can not allow Da'ash or any other terrorist group to terrorize the people of this region and again push them to leave and go to Europe or elsewhere."

He stressed that NATO's mission in Iraq will not move forward unless there is explicit cooperation from Baghdad. "We will deal with those who come to the new Iraqi government after its formation, we will deal with them as a sovereign state."

The military expert retired Major General Abdul Karim Khalaf told "One News" that "Trump declared openly and in front of the media the presence of US troops in the locations and countries under the protection of the United States caused a large financial drain to the US Treasury and stressed that Washington is not prepared to allocate special budgets for those countries, NATO is also studying the order of its financial position. "

He added that "the freezing of America's plans in Iraq comes because of the United States spent the money in Iraq, despite the amount of destruction caused by Iraq when it invaded the Iraqi territory in 2003 and the accompanying military operations before 2011, resulting in extensive destruction of infrastructure and victims Of the civilians, "noting that" the composition of the Iraqi army on the subject of armament and training over the past hundred years do not rely on one source, but looking for various sources of armament when Iraq resorted to Russia on the subject of armament does not mean that he gave up Washington or rather Washington lifted its hand "He said.

He added that "Washington is seeking to reconsider its strategy in the region, which serves its interests, especially economic," pointing out that "the strategic framework agreement signed between Iraq and the United States practically frozen by the US party and the Iraqi side seeks to apply, The parties to the implementation of the Convention is by revocation. "

Sources in the US Defense Department said before the NATO summit that Matisse intends to submit a US plan to expand the process of military training for Iraqi forces and makes it like the ambitious task in Afghanistan, where the international force to fight the organization "Daash" in Iraq and Syria of 9 thousand fighters, including 5,000 fighters American.

But the results of the recent Iraqi elections and the lack of confidence in the security and political situation in Iraq after the elections prompted the Pentagon to move slowly to implement this plan pending the formation of the new government in Baghdad.

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Thank you Trump.