Talks between Iraq and the United States on the future of the international anti-jihadist coalition have resumed almost two weeks after stopping. Since mid-October, pro-Iranian armed groups have continued attacks against American troops deployed in Iraq and Syria with an international coalition committed against the Islamic State organization.
The United States is deploying 2,500 troops to Iraq with the coalition, providing assistance and advice to government forces, to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. To replace the international coalition, the Iraqi authorities wish to switch to bilateral military cooperation with each member country.