The Iraqi government now bears primary responsibility for addressing Iran-aligned militias that undermine Iraq’s sovereignty and regional stability, the Pentagon said as it announced the end of the US-led military mission in Iraq.
“The primary responsibility for addressing Iraq's remaining security challenges, including ISIS remnants and Iran-aligned militias that undermine Iraqi sovereignty and regional stability, now rests with the Government of Iraq,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.
The United States and its coalition partners formally concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, with coalition forces and equipment departing Erbil Air Base, according to the statement.
The Pentagon said US forces would continue providing targeted training and intelligence support to Iraqi partners.
“The United States remains committed to counterterrorism and will continue to work with Iraq and our partners to ensure ISIS can never reconstitute from Iraqi territory,” read the statement.
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