US military tells Iraq it is preparing to 'move out': Official letter

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BAGHDAD (AFP) - The US military informed its counterparts in Baghdad on Monday (Jan 6) it was preparing for 'movement out of Iraq,' a day after the Iraqi parliament urged the government oust foreign troops.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BAGHDAD - The US military informed its counterparts in Baghdad on Monday it was preparing for “movement out of Iraq,” a day after the Iraqi parliament urged the government oust foreign troops.

“In order to conduct this task, Coalition Forces are required to take certain measures to ensure that the movement out of Iraq is conducted in a safe and efficient manner,” said the letter, dated Monday. It said helicopters would be travelling in and around the Green Zone as part of the preparations. AFP could hear helicopters flying low over Baghdad throughout the night on Monday.

 

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