China News Service, September 10, comprehensive report, local time on September 9, the US Central Command Commander McKinsey said that the United States will reduce the number of US troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 this month; and by the end of October, in Afghanistan The number of garrisons will also be reduced to 4,500.
According to reports, US Central Command Commander McKinsey revealed the above news during his visit to Iraq.
McKinsey stated that the reduction of US troops in Iraq is due to the increased capability of the Iraqi security forces to "operate independently", reflecting the US government's confidence in it and believing that they can deal with the threat of the extremist organization "Islamic State" (IS).
Data map: US soldiers participating in the exercise.
McKinsey also revealed that by the end of October, the number of American troops in Afghanistan will be reduced from 8,600 to 4,500.
According to reports, US Secretary of Defense Esper said in August that the number of US troops in Iraq will fall below 5,000 by the end of November.
Esper revealed at the time that the Department of Defense still needs to inform members of Congress about the plan and needs to ensure that the United States will not be threatened by terrorists from Afghanistan.
According to reports, the United States plans to partially withdraw its troops from Iraq and Afghanistan before the November 3 general election, in order to fulfill US President Trump’s campaign promise to free the United States from the "endless" war.