U.S. To End Combat Mission In Iraq

US troops in Iraq will transition to an advisory role by the end of 2021, as announced by President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Academy. This marks a shift in the Biden administration's focus away from long-standing military conflicts, emphasizing counterterrorism and other areas like China. Despite the transition, the US remains confident in Iraqi security forces' ability to defend their country, although ISIS remains a threat. The Iraqi Prime Minister is under pressure to remove US troops, with 2500 still in Iraq and uncertainty about future numbers.

What significant change regarding U.S. troops in Iraq was announced by President Biden and the Iraqi Prime Minister?

• Deployment of additional troops

• Complete withdrawal of troops

• Shift to an advisory role

• Increase in combat operations

What is one of the new focuses of the Biden administration as it moves away from long-standing military conflicts?

• Focusing on China

• Increasing military presence in the Middle East

• Strengthening ties with Russia

• Expanding NATO operations

What is the U.S. belief regarding Iraqi security forces?

• They need more training

• They are capable of defending their country

• They are not ready for independence

• They should be replaced by U.S. forces

What recent event highlights the ongoing threat of ISIS in the region?

• A peace treaty with neighboring countries

• A diplomatic meeting with the U.S.

• A successful military operation by Iraqi forces

• A bombing in a Baghdad market

What is the Iraqi Prime Minister's position regarding U.S. troops?

• He is indifferent to U.S. military presence

• He plans to increase U.S. troop presence

• He seeks U.S. support to develop Iraqi forces

• He wants all U.S. troops to leave immediately