Wall Street Journal: The United States ends its official military operations in Iraq
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The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a Pentagon official, that the United States is ending its official military operations in Iraq, while Washington retains intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities in the region that can be used within Iraq when needed.
The newspaper added, citing US officials, that a number of Marines will remain in Iraq to protect US diplomatic missions, while a Patriot missile battery stationed near Erbil has been withdrawn.
According to officials, the remaining US air defense systems in Iraq will focus on protecting facilities and diplomatic missions, while Washington has made it clear to Baghdad the importance of preventing attacks carried out by armed groups supported by Iran.
