The Pentagon Announces Reduction In Number Of US Forces To 2,500 Soldiers In Iraq And Afghanistan

Baghdad / NINA / -Acting US Defense Secretary Christopher Miller announced today, Friday, that the number of US forces in both Iraq and Afghanistan is now 2,500, based on the desire of outgoing President Donald Trump, who wants to stop "the never-ending wars." Miller said in a press statement that "the United States is closer than ever to ending nearly twenty years of war." He added, "The reduction of the number of US forces in Iraq reflects the increase in the capabilities of the Iraqi army. / End 9