The future of the militias on the agenda of the Baghdad-Washington dialogue

[size=52]The future of the militias on the agenda of the Baghdad-Washington dialogue[/size]

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[size=45]For the first time in the presidency of US President Joe Biden,  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] . It is expected that the future relationship between the two countries, which has been marred by several tensions in the recent period, will be shaped by the killing of the Iranian Quds Force commander, Qassem Soleimani, and the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Authority. Iraq, Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, in January 2020.[/size]
[size=45]These bilateral talks aim to shape the features of the future relationship between the two countries and will address issues of security, trade, climate and so on, according to a senior official in the US administration, speaking to the "Washington Post" newspaper, on condition of anonymity.[/size]
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[size=45]The official also added that the United States intends during the talks to clarify the issue of the remaining coalition forces in Iraq at the invitation of the central government in order to train and advise Iraqi forces only, and to ensure that ISIS terrorist activity does not return.[/size]
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[size=45]The talks come at a time when Iraq is suffering from violations of some militias affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces, and loyal to Iran.[/size]
[size=45]Among the issues on the agenda, according to the US official, are the future of armed militias that operate outside the authority of the state, in addition to the severe economic crisis in Iraq.[/size]
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[size=45]The Iraqi government is also striving to control the uncontrolled weapon in the country, especially with the frequent targeting of militias in the Green Zone in the capital Baghdad, which includes diplomatic missions, including the US embassy.[/size]
[size=45]The pro-Iranian Hezbollah Brigades renewed several days ago its threats to target US forces' bases in Iraq.[/size]
[size=45]In a tweet full of insults, Abu Ali Al-Askari, who is known as the security official and spokesperson for these militias, threatened, in an implicit way, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, describing him as a traitor, stressing that he would continue targeting American interests in the country.[/size]
[size=45] Yesterday, Thursday, the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] issued  threats against America, the Iraqi government and political parties, as it paraded militarily in Baghdad.[/size]
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[size=45]The talks came at an Iraqi request[/size]
[size=45]Iraq also sent an official note to the United States requesting setting a date for a new round of talks on bilateral relations, specifically the withdrawal of the remaining combat forces.[/size]
[size=45]Three government officials said the memo was handed over to the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller, earlier this month.[/size]
[size=45]They also added that the Iraqis hope to hold the debate next April. The officials spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.[/size]
[size=45]The Biden administration and its four priorities[/size]
[size=45]This is while  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] , confirmed that his country's strategic goals are constant despite the change of administrations, revealing four priorities for the new administration in Iraq, including the fight against ISIS.[/size]
[size=45]Tueller said during his participation in a video conference, "The American strategic goals are constant despite the change of successive administrations in the White House, but from a practical standpoint, one of the fruits of this American system is that every 4 or 8 years a new administration comes that looks at the challenges with eyes different from Previous administration ”.[/size]
[size=45]The talks came at an Iraqi request[/size]
[size=45]Iraq also sent an official note to the United States requesting setting a date for a new round of talks on bilateral relations, specifically the withdrawal of the remaining combat forces.[/size]
[size=45]Three government officials said the memo was handed over to the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller, earlier this month.[/size]
[size=45]They also added that the Iraqis hope to hold the debate next April. The officials spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.[/size]
[size=45]The Biden administration and its four priorities[/size]
[size=45]This is while  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] , confirmed that his country's strategic goals are constant despite the change of administrations, revealing four priorities for the new administration in Iraq, including the fight against ISIS.[/size]
[size=45]Tueller said during his participation in a video conference, "The American strategic goals are constant despite the change of successive administrations in the White House, but from a practical standpoint, one of the fruits of this American system is that every 4 or 8 years a new administration comes that looks at the challenges with eyes different from Previous administration ”.[/size]
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[size=45]The American diplomat added, "These eyes bring new lenses to some of the challenges we face, but of course there will be continuity, because the US interest in this vital country will not change."[/size]
[size=45]Pointing out, “The defeat of ISIS remains a US priority security mission in Iraq, and despite the loss of the organization materially, the presence of US forces in Iraq comes at the invitation of the Iraqi government, to carry out a limited mission that focuses on providing advice and assistance to the Iraqi counter-terrorism forces and the Peshmerga forces. , To prevent ISIS.[/size]
[size=45]The US ambassador emphasized: "Continue to maintain this presence, as long as it is necessary to help the Iraqi government to prevent the return of ISIS and terrorists to threaten the Iraqi people and threaten regional security."[/size]


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