By Dan Lamothe, Missy Ryan As Iraqi opposition grows to strikes on Iranian proxies, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin looks to begin conversations on a “transition” of the U.S. force presence. Source: U.S. signals it is open to withdrawing some troops from Iraq
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The US calls the raids on militias “proportionate”, but Iraq says they violated its sovereignty. Source: Iraq condemns ‘irresponsible’ US air strikes on Iran-backed groups
By NEWS WIRES The US military struck three facilities in Iraq on Tuesday, targeting an Iranian-backed militia in retaliation for missile and drone attacks on American troops in Iraq and Syria over the past several days, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Source: US carries out airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq Category: Middle East