US abandons plans to keep troops in Iraq next year - The Associated Press

US abandons plans to keep troops in Iraq next year - The Associated Press:
"A senior administration official in Washington confirmed Saturday that all American troops will leave except for about 160 troops attached to the U.S. Embassy. The Pentagon had considered leaving up to 5,000 troops to train security forces and hinder Iranian influence."

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