The U.S. and Iraq agreed to conclude the coalition's military mission over the next twelve months, transitioning to a bilateral security partnership focused on supporting Iraqi forces.
The announcement comes as Iraq's Prime Minister emphasizes sovereignty, declaring that Iraqi troops are fully capable of independently fighting the Islamic State.
Over the next two years, the U.S. will draw down its forces in Iraq, maintaining a presence in Syria to support ongoing operations against ISIS.
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