Iraq calls for U.S. military withdrawal talks U.S. has no withdrawal at this time

Iraq calls for U.S. military withdrawal talks U.S. has no withdrawal at this time Jan. 11 8:04

In Iraq, where the U.S.-Iran confrontation is set, Iraqi Prime Minister Abdul Mahady talks to the U.S. to withdraw the army following Congress's resolution opposing the presence of U.S. forces and other foreign units. I asked for it. However, the U.S. government has said it has no plans to withdraw at this time, and it is unclear whether or not to accept the talks.

In Iraq, anti-American sentiment has increased as the U.S. military killed an Iranian commander in the capital city of Baghdad, with Congressional resolution on May 5 opposing the presence of U.S. forces and other foreign units.

According to the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office, caretaker Prime Minister Abdul Mahady had a phone call with US Secretary of State Pompeio on Thursday night, stressing that he would "refuse any action that violates Iraqi sovereignty," including a retaliation attack on the Iranian side.

He then asked Secretary Pompeio to send a delegation to Iraq to discuss a framework for the withdrawal of US troops based on a resolution of the Iraqi parliament.

However, U.S. President Trump said on Tuesday that "if we withdraw, Iran would expand our foothold further," and said it had no plans to withdraw U.S. troops at this time. It is unclear if will be available for consultation.

While approximately 5,200 U.S. troops are stationed in Iraq, the Shiite militias associated with Iran have a strong influence and are at the forefront of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

US State Department denies withdrawal talks from Iraq

The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Tuesday, saying that `` the U.S. delegation to Iraq is not to discuss U.S. military withdrawal, but to discuss proper U.S. military deployment in the Middle East '' for now. Said he would not respond to the consultation.

The State Department states that the U.S. military is stationed in Iraq in order to continue the fight against the IS-Islamic State, and states that "the United States will protect the U.S. and Iraqi people, and members of the Volunteer Union." You.

The statement states that not only the U.S. but also the NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization are discussing an increased burden on Iraq's defense, but emphasizes that the United States will continue to maintain a friendly relationship with Iraq. You.

Anti-government demonstrations in Iraq accuse both US and Iran

In Iraq, a massive anti-government demonstration that will continue from October last year was held in the capital city of Baghdad and other places, accusing both the U.S. and Iran of deepening opposition not only in criticism of the government but also in Iraq. Appealed to stop the intervention.

In southern Najaf, demonstrators stepped on the American flag or marched loudly saying, "I don't need the United States or Iran."

In Central Karbala, a statement from the Shiite supreme authority, Sistani, was read aloud during Islamic Friday worship, and the US and Iran attacks in Iraq were strongly criticized as "sovereign infringement," and " Factions should not interfere with Iraqi decision-making, but should obey the Iraqi people's will. "