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Iraqi Communist Party welcomes US troop withdrawal announcement
The drone strike was authorised by United States President Joe Biden

THE Iraqi Communist Party (ICP) reaffirmed its rejection of the continued foreign military presence and bases in the country today, welcoming the announcement of a withdrawal of US forces.

US President Joe Biden confirmed on Monday that 2,500 US combat troops would finally leave Iraq by the end of the year following a meeting with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Khadimi.

He said that the US would end its “combat mission,” adding that some military forces would be available to train and assist Iraq in the fight against Isis.

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