FOX News: Germany, UK, others begin moving troops out of Baghdad, Iraq amid tensions following death of Soleimani
Germany and several other European nations on Tuesday began moving troops out of Baghdad, with some leaving Iraq entirely, amid soaring tensions in the region after an American drone attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad last week.
The decisions follow a call from Iraqi lawmakers to expel foreign troops from the country and a pause in the U.S.-led coalition's training of Iraqi forces.
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WNU Editor: All of these countries are using the Iraqi parliament's non-binding resolution vote calling for the removal of all foreign forces as their excuse to get out. This is President Trump's opportunity to fulfill his campaign promise of leaving Iraq by also setting into motion a US withdrawal with our allies.
More News On Germany, UK, Canada, And Others Beginning To Move Troops Out Of Iraq After The Iraqi Parliament Approved A Non-Binding Resolution Calling For The Withdrawal Of All Foreign Forces
NATO pulls some troops out of Iraq amid Soleimani flare-up -- DW
UK pulls dozens of 'non-essential' personnel out of Baghdad and puts helicopters and ships on high alert amid fears of Iran revenge attacks -- Daily Mail
Germany cuts troop numbers in Iraq after Suleimani killing -- The Guardian
The UK draws up plans to evacuate troops from Iraq as fear of Iran reprisals grow following Qassem Soleimani's funeral -- Business Insider
Canada says some troops in Iraq to be moved temporarily to Kuwait for safety -- Reuters
Latvian troops discontinue training Iraqi Defence Forces -- BNN
Germany partially withdraws troops from Iraq -- DW
Romania, Croatia Withdraw Troops from Iraq Amid Tensions -- Balkan Insight
