Trump Calls US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq the End of a 'Costly Excursion Into Hell'
The US president said American forces have concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq after 23 years of presence.
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US President Donald Trump said the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq marked the end of a 'costly excursion into hell,' according to Kommersant.
According to the outlet, the United States has concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq after 23 years of military presence in the country.
The operation was launched to fight the terrorist group Islamic State and was one of the largest US military deployments in the Middle East in recent decades.
The available source did not provide further details on the timing or conditions of the full troop withdrawal, nor on Washington's further plans for the region.
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