Iraq confirms the coalition's commitment to transfer its combat missions to an advisory

[size=52]Iraq confirms the coalition's commitment to transfer its combat missions to an advisory[/size]

[size=45]Baghdad/ Firas Adnan[/size]
[size=45]Iraq expresses its full confidence in the new mechanism of work with the international coalition and the transition from combat missions to advisory, and official bodies confirm that the number of those who will remain in each military base is about 25 advisers, or more, and their tasks are limited to training, qualification and providing information. Iraq had agreed with the United States, after a round of talks, to end the presence of foreign combat forces, no later than December 31 of this year.[/size]
[size=45]The spokesman for the Joint Operations Command, Tahsin al-Khafaji, said, "Iraq began receiving the camps in 2019, and this mission has been accomplished, and then we moved to the issue of ending the military presence."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji added, "An agreement was reached with the international coalition to end the foreign military presence in the Harir bases in Erbil and Ain Al-Assad in Anbar."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out, "Foreign representation in these two bases has decreased at the level of numbers and ranks of officers, after replacing tasks from combative to advisory."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji pointed out that "the previous situation allowed Iraq to obtain air and artillery strikes from the international coalition, but the outcomes of the strategic dialogue confirmed the necessity of ending the mission of foreign combat forces."[/size]
[size=45]He noted, "The current task is in the areas of training, advice, and provision of technical equipment in the field of intelligence, reconnaissance and equipment."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji stated, "The combat forces have left Iraq, and the rest are advisors who were previously practicing advisory tasks alongside foreign forces," denying "the validity of reports that talked about the presence of 3,500 foreign advisors," explaining that "there is much less." .[/size]
[size=45]And he added, "The number of advisers whose work will remain after the withdrawal will not exceed 25 people in one base or a little more, whether in Harir or Ain al-Assad."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji continues, "The tasks of the advisors are either training or artillery and other military disciplines, and they will not participate in any combat mission."[/size]
[size=45]He continues, "The discussions that took place over the past period did not witness an objection, or adherence by the international coalition to its combat role, presence in a specific camp, or the establishment of fixed bases," stressing that "the atmosphere was transparent and based on understanding, leading to the final decision to withdraw." Noting that "the Iraqi delegation to the negotiations included senior officers from various formations."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji warned that "the nationalities of the advisers are different and not only Americans, there are Spaniards, Portuguese, French, British and other countries."[/size]
[size=45]He continues, "Iraq has no doubts about changing the mission from combat to advisory, as this has become a reality, with the need for continued support in the new mission because we are still facing the threat of terrorist organizations."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji explained, "The Iraqi forces are able to fight and confront terrorism on their own, and saying otherwise is incorrect," noting that "the liberation battles we fought without the need for foreign combat forces, but we wanted support in the field of intelligence information, air strikes, reconnaissance, training and rehabilitation."[/size]
[size=45]He continued, "Continuing training and qualification gives the forces a short cut in time and effort, while keeping national capabilities high in the face of challenges."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Khafaji added, "All the camps in Iraq have been taken over by our forces, which have proven that they have the ability to protect the country's security and safety by perpetuating the momentum of the battle against terrorist organizations."[/size]
[size=45]For his part, security expert Ahmed Al-Sharifi stated, "The presence of the international coalition on Iraqi lands was at the request of the government, after the terrorist organization ISIS occupied many provinces."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sharifi added, "What is happening now will not affect the nature of the relationship and security coordination between the United States of America and Iraq," explaining that "the two countries have a strategic framework agreement that talks about a number of issues, including those related to the security aspect."[/size]
[size=45]He believes, "What happened is just a fluff for the presence of forces in Iraq, as the coalition will not stay far from the arena and will be supportive of any effort in the face of terrorism."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sharifi concluded, “The need for support and support still exists, especially in terms of exchanging information, training and rehabilitation in order to ensure the continuation of confronting terrorist organizations.”[/size]
[size=45]It is noteworthy that the Iraqi government had asked the Security Council to form an international coalition to confront the terrorist organization ISIS, which occupied a number of provinces in 2014, and this request was responded to and acted upon.[/size]
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