The spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Major General Yahya Rasool, confirmed that the Iraqi-American committee will resume its work next Sunday to discuss and schedule the end of the coalition’s mission in Iraq.
In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Major General Rasool said, “To discuss and schedule the end of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq, the high-level Iraqi-American military-technical bilateral committee will resume its work on the upcoming Sunday, February 11, 2024.”
Talks began in August of the previous year to devise a clear and specific timeline for the duration of the international coalition advisors’ presence in Iraq.
However, negotiations were halted last January following the killing of three American soldiers in an attack in Jordan, for which the United States accused Iran-backed militant groups.
In response to the attack, the US conducted strikes in Syria and Iraq targeting Iran-aligned groups, escalating tensions in the region.
The upcoming discussions aim to pave the way for a strategic shift in the coalition’s role in Iraq, marking a significant development in Iraqi-American military relations.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed al-Souda met with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, emphasizing the need to strengthen security in Syria.
According to the Iraqi news agency “WAA,” both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing security in Syria for its significance in stabilizing the region.
They reaffirmed the importance of preserving stability in Syria due to its connection to the national security interests of both Iraq and Turkey.
Iraqi-Turkish Relations: Iraq and Turkey share a complex relationship that spans political, economic, and security dimensions.
