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Alsumaria News / Baghdad, arrived in the US Secretary of Defense Agency Patrick Shanahan , Tuesday, to thecapital Baghdad on a surprise visit. 

Al-Arabiya news channel reported that the acting US defense secretary arrived in Baghdad to meet the prime minister and US military commanders. 

The White House revealed Wednesday (December 27, 2018) that US President Donald Trump is inspecting US troops stationed at the base of Ayn al-Assad in Anbar province.

 

 


The Office of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi , on Wednesday (December 27, 2018), that the US authorities informed the Iraqi authorities to visit Trump to Iraq, noting that Trump invited Abdul Mahdi to visit Washington .

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Editorial date: 2019/2/12 11:24  452 times read
Washington unveils goal of US defense secretary's visit to Baghdad
(International: Al Furat News) US Defense Secretary Patrick Chanahan arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for an undeclared visit.
The US State Department said the visit "aims to emphasize the importance of Iraq's sovereignty and discuss the future of US forces there." 
The visit comes after US President Donald Trump said this month that the US presence was needed to monitor Iran. 
On his first visit to Iraq, Chanahan planned to discuss the withdrawal of US troops from Syria with US commanders and meet with Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
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US Defense Secretary arrives in Iraq undeclared visit

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arrived US Secretary of Defense Agency Patrick Shanahan, Tuesday, to Baghdad on an unannounced visit. 
"Shanahan arrived in Baghdad from Afghanistan on an unannounced visit to meet Iraqi officials and inspect US forces operating in Iraq," a senior ministry source told AFP.

For his part, a source told Mawazine News that "Shanahan will meet with Iraqi officials to discuss the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq."

The commander of the US Central Command, General Joseph Fotel, ruled out increasing the levels of his forces in Iraq. "

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US Defense Secretary Patrick Chanahan arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for an undeclared visit.

"We are in Iraq at the invitation of the Iraqi government and our interests build Iraqi security capabilities," Shanahan told reporters accompanying him .

I want to hear directly from the Iraqi government about the concerns and political dynamics they face, and therefore we will make that clear in our planning "

Shanahan will also discuss the withdrawal of US troops from Syria with US commanders .

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Acting Pentagon chief reaches Iraq to discuss US troops presence

Patrick Shanahan is on a surprise visit to Baghdad for talks on future of troops following the withdrawal from Syria.

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Patrick Shanahan (c) flew into Baghdad from Afghanistan, where he met US troops and Afghan leaders [File: Afghan GMIC via AFP]
Patrick Shanahan (c) flew into Baghdad from Afghanistan, where he met US troops and Afghan leaders [File: Afghan GMIC via AFP]

 

Patrick Shanahan, the acting US defence secretary, has arrived in Baghdad on an unannounced visit for talks on the continued United States troops presence in Iraq

"We are in Iraq at the invitation of the government and our interests are to build Iraqi security capability," Shanahan told reporters travelling with him on his first trip to Iraq on Tuesday.

"I want to hear first-hand from them about concerns, the political dynamics that they are facing and then based on that we will obviously factor that into our planning."

The acting Pentagon chief is due to meet Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and will also discuss the withdrawal of US troops from Syria with US commanders.

US President Donald Trump caused anger in Baghdad this month when he said he wanted to keep troops at the Ayn al-Asad airbase, northwest of Baghdad, to keep an eye on Iran "because Iran is a real problem".

That move would overstep the US-led coalition's stated mission in Iraq and Syria of defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS).

US mission in Iraq

Iraq is in a difficult position as tensions between its two biggest allies, the US and Iran, increase.

Trump's comments prompted almost universal criticism from Iraq's leaders, including Abdul Mahdi, and raised questions about the long-term presence of around 5,200 US troops in the country, 16 years after the US invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.

Iran-aligned politicians in Iraq's parliament used the uproar to reiterate their demand that the US mission in Iraq be restricted and the number of troops reduced.

A draft law that would set a timetable for a US troop withdrawal is now before the Iraqi parliament.  

It is backed by both of Iraq's most powerful political groupings, the nationalist alliance led by Shia Muslim leader Moqtada Sadr, and the pro-Iran movement of former anti-ISIL fighters.  

At a rare joint news conference on Monday, the two groupings demanded, at the very least, a "new agreement" setting tight conditions on any future foreign troop presence.

Those calls are likely to intensify as Washington carries out the full troop withdrawal from Syria unveiled in a shock announcement by Trump in December.    

The plan prompted the resignation of Shanahan's predecessor, Jim Mattis.

But with US-backed Kurdish-led fighters poised to overrun ISIL's last enclave in eastern Syria, perhaps as early as this week, the withdrawal, which other administration figures had managed to slow, is now likely to gather pace.

Asked whether US troops in Syria could be moved to Iraq, Shanahan said on Tuesday that he would be having conversations on these topics during his visit.

He was in Afghanistan on Monday, where he met with US troops and President Ashraf Ghani amid a US push for peace talks with the Taliban.

Trump has indicated he would like to get US troops out of Afghanistan after 18 years of war, but Shanahan said he has no orders for a troop withdrawal. 

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/02/pentagon-chief-shanaha-reaches-iraq-discuss-troops-presence-190212092423377.html

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US Defense Secretary from Baghdad: Our troops are in Iraq at the request of the government

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US Defense Secretary Patrick Chenahan said on Tuesday that his country's troops were in Iraq at the request of the Iraqi government, adding that he would discuss with Iraqi officials their concerns and concerns.

"We are in Iraq at the request of the Iraqi government and our interests are building Iraqi security capabilities," he was quoted by the Associated Press as saying.

"I want to hear directly from (Iraqi officials) about the concerns and political dynamics they face and then we will deal with this clearly in our plans."

According to the agency, "Shanahan will also discuss the withdrawal of US troops from Syria with US military commanders." Ending / 25 z

https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/02/12/388443/

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Editorial date: 2019/2/12 20:07  163 times read
Abdul Mahdi, the US Defense Secretary: The Iraqi decision is independent and is not affected by any influence
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said Tuesday during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Patrick Chanahan that "the Iraqi decision is independent and is not affected by any influence."
"Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on Tuesday discussed with US Defense Secretary Patrick Chanahan the development of relations between the two countries, the war against terrorism and developments in the region," the office said. 
The Prime Minister stressed Iraq's keenness on relations with the United States to contribute to the fight against terrorism and said that the basic agreements must be adhered to, namely combating terrorism and training the Iraqi forces and not anything else, stressing that no foreign bases are accepted on Iraqi soil, calling for supporting the efforts of stability and reconstruction and the development of the economy. Pointing out that Iraq has achieved clear successes and is witnessing stability today after defeating the gang of terrorist advocates of the sacrifices of his sons and social cohesion and the unity of the spectrum of the Iraqi people, and life in Iraqi cities, including the capital is better than it was.
He added that the Iraqi decision is independent and is not affected by any influence and dictates from any party. He pointed to the openness of Iraq to its Arab and regional environment and its keenness to establish cooperative relations that serve the interests of Iraqis and promote development and stability opportunities for the peoples of the region. 
For his part, the US Defense Secretary expressed his country's pride in the relations of cooperation with Iraq and its satisfaction with the security and stability witnessed by the Iraqi government. By fighting the preachers and the training needed by the Iraqi forces, and supporting them in eliminating the remnants of the preacher
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Abdul Mahdi to US Secretary of Defense: Iraqi decision is independent and is not affected by any influence

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BAGHDAD ( 
Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that Iraq's decision was independent and was not affected by any influence and dictates from any party. US Defense Secretary Patrick Chanahan expressed his country's pride in cooperation with Iraq and its satisfaction with security and stability. 
"The latter received US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, who discussed the development of relations between the two countries, the war against terrorism and developments in the region," a statement by the media office of Abdulmahdi told Mawazine News. 
"Iraq's keenness on relations with the United States has contributed to the fight against terrorism," he said. "We must abide by the basic agreements, which are combating terrorism and training Iraqi forces, not anything else." Stability, reconstruction and economic development ".
"Iraq has achieved clear successes and is now witnessing stability after defeating a terrorist gang that supports the sacrifices of its people, social cohesion and the unity of the Iraqi people. Life in Iraqi cities, including the capital, is better than it was," he said. 
"Iraq is open to its Arab and regional environment and its keenness to establish cooperative relations that serve the interests of the Iraqis and enhance the chances of development and stability for the peoples of the region," he said. 
For his part, the US Defense Secretary expressed his country's pride in the cooperation relations with Iraq and his satisfaction with the security and stability he has witnessed. He said that he came to hear directly the Iraqi government's vision of the nature and future of relations between the two countries.
"The mission of the US forces is to fight the preaching and training needed by the Iraqi forces, and to support them in eliminating the remnants of an advocate," Shanahan said.

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The US ambassador bargains and buys the debts of deputies and political figures with the dollar against the survival of his country's troops in Iraq

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revealed to the Commission on Security and Defense parliamentary, Tuesday, for the US ambassador to Baghdad , "Matthew Tauler" conducting intensive contacts with a large number of Sunni and Shiite deputies to abort the draft output of foreign troops from the country 's law, among some deputies complied with the US financial offers And won the money in return for not voting on the draft of the removal of his troops from Iraq. 
A senior source in the Committee, who preferred not to be named, said in a statement to the "Information" / that "the US Embassy in Baghdad conducted a lot of contacts with political figures and deputies of the Sunni and Shiite components to hold a meeting between them and the US ambassador to Matthew Toler," pointing out that "some MPs Went quickly to the US embassy and got the money in return for refusing to vote on the draft of the removal of foreign troops from the country. "
He added that "the American side is actively seeking to thwart the passage of the law to remove foreign troops from the country, because the real law, which causes them terror in the failure of their schemes in the region," noting that "the presentation of funds by the US Embassy was between the ambassador and those figures and amounts vary, "He said. 
The MP demanded the alliance of the conquest of the charter Hamidi, on Monday, the formation of a fact-finding committee within the House to show the fact that a number of MPs received bribes and money from the US embassy in Baghdad not to vote on the draft law to remove foreign troops from the country. 
A parliamentary source revealed to the "Information", Monday (4/2/2019), the US Embassy in the capital Baghdad to buy the receivables of a number of deputiesAnd political blocs within the House of Representatives not to vote on the draft resolution to remove foreign forces from the country, led by US combat troops. 
The Lebanese newspaper "Al Akhbar" revealed on Saturday that US officials had submitted "kickbacks" to Iraqi lawmakers urging them to reject a law requiring the removal of US troops from Iraq. 
According to the newspaper, who knew of the deputies who accepted "material gifts" of: Kazem al-Otaibi and Ziad Ahmed of the coalition, "national" headed by Iyad Allawi, and Nahdah Zeid of the "list of the Iraqi decision" led by Osama Najafi. End 25 T

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has asked for Washington's help to maintain security and stability in the Nineveh Plain and to regulate relations between Baghdad and Tehran over US sanctions against Iran, Iraqi sources said on Wednesday. 
The sources said according to the newspaper "Okaz" Saudi Arabia, in its issue today, "Abdul Mahdi asked to attend the US Secretary of Defense acting" Patrick Shahan, "which arrived yesterday evening, to Baghdad after the documented information obtained by the Iraqi intelligence services from investigations with the leaders of Dahed that the organization Prepare an integrated plan to return to Nineveh. " 
The sources added that "the file of sanctions with Iran, especially the US sanctions will be agreed within certain controls, as the US administration promised to grant Baghdad some exceptions."

 
 
 
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Well it looks like two of the issues, I was told in 2012 would have to be met are happening right before our eyes ! Corruption enforcement and security concerns. I have to just keep my mind focused, and realizing this is Iraq and anything that can go wrong will! Hopefully we will see an RV this 1st quarter! JMHO 

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has asked for Washington's help to maintain security and stability in the Nineveh Plain and to regulate relations between Baghdad and Tehran over US sanctions against Iran, Iraqi sources said on Wednesday. 
The sources said according to the newspaper "Okaz" Saudi Arabia, in its issue today, "Abdul Mahdi asked to attend the US Secretary of Defense acting" Patrick Shahan, "which arrived yesterday evening, to Baghdad after the documented information obtained by the Iraqi intelligence services from investigations with leaders of the Daash that the organization Prepare an integrated plan to return to Nineveh. " 
The sources added that "the file of sanctions with Iran, especially the US sanctions will be agreed within certain controls, as the US administration promised to grant Baghdad some exceptions."

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Editorial date:: 2019/2/12 23:41  174 times read
Deputy for the conquest: cooperation in the field of military training must be with the States did not occupy Iraq
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) MP said the Fatah alliance Razak Muhaibis said the strategic framework agreement provides that the intervention of the Americans is only at the request of the Iraqi government, while pointing out that this security agreement has been canceled and the Americans are the ones who canceled it, said that cooperation with training must be With countries that did not occupy Iraq from France, China and Iran.
"We are disturbed by Trump's statement about the US presence in Iraq," Muhaibis said in a press statement, adding that "the top authority refused to allow Trump to use Iraq as a base against neighboring countries." 
"The parliament has not called for foreign troops to defend Iraq and the commander-in-chief, the prime minister, will not ask for an army from abroad," he said. 
"The American industry is encouraged by the recognition of US President Trump, even if America is keen on the interest of Iraq to intervene to repel him," Mohaibis said, adding that "he is calling for a US way to reoccupy Iraq and reject their bases." 
"There is no interest for Iraq in the presence of the Americans, it was their flight to help a fugitive, at a time when they prevent Iraqi F-16 aircraft from flying without their consent."
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Editorial date:: 2019/2/12 23:47  1220 times read
Deputy law: the security agreement makes Iraq desperately needed for America
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) A deputy from the coalition of state law, Ali al-Maliki, that the commitment of the United States to the joint agreement will make us desperately need them.
Maliki said in a press statement there, "mobility of the House of Representatives a parliamentary will to remove US forces from Iraq, and America to help the Iraqis to build their country by the absence of external interference." 
He added that "the mountains of Hamrin was a haven for terrorists and the Americans did not provide Iraq with a single reconnaissance plane," adding that "a big idea and the world is involved, including America." 
"The former Saudi ambassador to Iraq, Thamer al-Sbahan, was exposed to Iraqi sovereignty by interfering with the work of the ministers," he said. 
Maliki said that "Iran does not mind the American presence to be positive," noting that "Iraq went to Russia and the Czech Republic to arm the army."
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(SANA) - Prime Minister Adel Abdulmahdi on Tuesday met US Defense Secretary Patrick Chanahan and discussed the development of relations between the two countries, the war against terrorism and developments in the region.

He stressed Iraq's keenness on relations with the United States, to contribute to the fight against terrorism and to be heard, and that the basic agreements must be adhered to the fight against terrorism and the training of Iraqi forces and nothing else, stressing that no foreign bases on the Iraqi territory.

"Iraq has achieved clear successes and is witnessing stability after defeating the sacrifices of its people, social cohesion and the unity of the Iraqi people. Life in Iraqi cities, including the capital, has become better than it was," he said.

"The Iraqi decision is independent and is not affected by any influence and dictates from any party," he said. "We are opening Iraq to its Arab and regional environment and its keenness to establish cooperative relations that serve the interests of Iraqis and promote development and stability for the peoples of the region."

For his part, the US Defense Secretary expressed his country's pride in the relations of cooperation with Iraq and its satisfaction with the security and stability it is witnessing. He said that he came to hear directly the Iraqi government's vision of the nature and future of the relations between the two countries, stressing that the task of the US forces is to fight the urging and training needed by Iraqi forces, And its support in eliminating the residue of a propeller.

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Washington is attacking the "evil role of Iran" and defends the survival of US forces in Iraq

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WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (AFP) - The US State Department on Wednesday defended the presence of US troops in Iraq and launched an offensive against what it described as Iran's malicious role in the country.

"America can not condone Iran's malicious role in Iraq and the region," a State Department spokesman said in a statement quoted by Reuters.

He stressed by saying: "We are interested in a unified Iraq and federal," noting that "the presence of his country's troops is to help Iraq security, at the request of the Iraqi government."

US President Donald Trump announced in early February that US troops would remain in Iraq to "monitor Iran," pointing out that there was a "very appropriate" military base in Iraq to monitor the situation in the Middle East.

In contrast, Iranian President Hassan Rowhani described Trump's remarks as "totally unacceptable nonsense." (1)

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Washington: We are in Iraq at his request and for his security assistance

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BAGHDAD - 
The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday that US forces in Iraq are at the request of Baghdad to help Iraq security. 
"The US presence in Iraq is at the request of the Iraqi government," the ministry said, adding that "our presence in Iraq is to help Iraq security." 
"We are concerned with a united and federal Iraq," she said, noting that "the terrorist threat remains high in the region."

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Ghabban: Iraq will not allow the American presence to continue under any formula

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Former Iraqi Interior Minister MP Mohammed Salem al-Ghabban said on Thursday (February 14th) that the Iraqi people would not allow the American presence to continue under any formula, saying that what the Americans were saying, either through Trump or other officials, Is a flagrant violation of Iraqi sovereignty.

"The statements expressed by the Americans, whether through Trump's statements or other officials, represent a flagrant violation of Iraqi sovereignty, because such statements, and in light of our rejection of any American presence in any way, constitute a dangerous escalation that jeopardizes Iraq's security and interests," al-Ghabban told Arab media. As well as to destabilize the whole region. "

"The Iraqi people will not allow the continuation of this presence under any formula as we reject the use of Iraqi territory as a base for aggression on neighboring countries."

"The Iraqi government and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces must take clear positions on such statements and not tolerate such an issue under any pretext or pretext because it would affect the course of future bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States," he said.

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"Reform": US policies are beginning to pose a threat to us and are determined to pull out its forces

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The MP of the Coalition for Reform and Reconstruction, Mudar Khazaal, on Monday, that US policies began to form a threat to Iraq and sovereignty, pointing out that his coalition is determined to pass a law to remove foreign forces from Iraq.

"The coalition of reform and reconstruction and other political forces of the Construction Coalition are determined to legislate the law to remove all foreign forces from the country," Khazal said in a statement to Al-Maaloumah.

He added that "American policies in the region and their presence inside Iraq is now a threat to the sovereignty and unity of the country."

He added that the interest of the country requires all efforts to build economic and political relations with neighboring countries and to prevent any external interference that interferes with our internal affairs, "adding that" cooperation must include all countries except the Zionist entity. " Ending / 25 h

https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/02/18/389443/

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