BAGHDAD / News Network Iraq announced that US Secretary of Defense James Metis, on Monday, the US military presence in Iraq does not aim to seize the oil, but also for the stability of Iraq, before arriving in Baghdad to visit is Malnh.oukal Metis told reporters accompanying him on his visit: "We are in Iraq , not in order to seize the oil, but rather to promote stability in Iraq," adding , "all of us in America are generally always paid for the gas, oil , and I am convinced that we will continue to do so in the future , " .oohart "Reuters" that the US minister stayed away so all US President Donald Trump 's remarks this Alhon.oousel Metis, Monday, to Baghdad this morning for a visit during which he is expected to discuss the latest developments in the war on Daesh organize and file the stability of Iraq, particularly the curb Iran 's role in Iraq through Pls Alumblyxiaoah.