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US Suspends Training Mission in Iraq, Heightens Security at Bases
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/01/05/us-suspends-training-mission-iraq-heightens-security-bases.htmlThe U.S.-led coalition in Iraq has suspended training with government security forces and bolstered security at bases in the wake of a deadly strike that killed Iran's Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leaders, a military official said Saturday.
"Our command places protection of U.S. forces, as well as our allies and security partners in the coalition as the top priority," a coalition military official said on condition of anonymity. "We remain vigilant and resolute."
Some 5,000 American troops are deployed to Iraq to help its forces battle the Islamic State group. More than 3,000 U.S. civilian contractors also were taking part in the mission in Iraq and Syria, the latest U.S. Central Command figures from October show.
The U.S.-led coalition also includes a few thousand troops from NATO allies and others working to build up the Iraqi forces.
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