By Canadian Press

US Defence Secretary Esper says no decision to leave Iraq

Jan 6, 2020 | 1:24 PM

WASHINGTON — Defence Secretary Mark Esper says the United States has made “no decision” about withdrawing troops from Iraq amid heightened tensions with neighbouring Iran.

Esper spoke to reporters Monday after a letter from a U.S. Army general circulated that seemed to suggest a withdrawal had been ordered in response to a vote by the Iraqi Parliament over the weekend.

Esper says, “There’s been no decision whatsover to leave Iraq.”

The Associated Press

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