US begins Iraq drawdown after declaration of victory over IS

American troops have started to draw down from Iraq following Baghdad's declaration of victory over Islamic State (IS) last year, according to officials.

US begins Iraq drawdown after declaration of victory over IS

American troops have started to draw down from Iraq following Baghdad's declaration of victory over Islamic State (IS) last year, according to officials.

In Baghdad, an Iraqi government spokesman confirmed that the drawdown has begun, though he stressed it is still in its early stages and does not mark the beginning of a complete pullout of US forces.

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