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The United States and Iraq are poised to embark on talks to bring an end to the US-led international military coalition in Iraq. The discussions will reportedly pave the way for a shift towards bilateral relations between the two nations.     #US #Iraq #USIraqMilitaryCoalition #USIraqRelations #MilitaryCoalitionTalks #GazaConflictImpact #DiplomacyInAction #IraqSecurityDialogue #USMilitaryWithdrawal #MiddleEastTensions #GeopoliticalDevelopments #IslamicStateThreat #GlobalSecurityConcerns #USForeignPolicy #IraqiPrimeMinister #MilitiaAttacks #BilateralRelations #ForeignAffairsUpdate #RegionalStability #MilitaryCommissionDialogue #PoliticalPressureIraq #USMiddleEastStrategy                     ~HT.97~PR.151~ED.102~

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00:00 The United States and Iraq are set to embark on talks to bring an end to the US-led international

00:15 military coalition in Iraq.

00:18 The discussions will reportedly pave the way for a shift towards bilateral relations between

00:22 the two nations.

00:24 The significant development comes after a period of stalled negotiations due to the

00:28 conflict in Gaza.

00:30 Four reliable sources confirmed that talks are set to commence with the US conveying

00:35 its intentions through a letter handed over by US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanovsky

00:40 to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Wednesday.

00:44 In a noteworthy move, the US has dropped preconditions that previously demanded attacks by Iran-backed

00:50 Iraqi militant groups cease before negotiations could begin.

00:54 The Iraqi Foreign Ministry acknowledged the receipt of an important letter stating that

00:58 the Prime Minister would carefully study its contents.

01:01 The talks are anticipated to unfold over several months, with the outcome remaining uncertain.

01:06 There is no immediate prospect of US troop withdrawal as the United States currently

01:10 maintains 2,500 troops in Iraq.

01:13 Their role is to advise and assist local forces primarily focused on preventing a resurgence

01:18 of the Islamic State.

01:20 The US-led coalition, which also includes troops from various European countries, was

01:24 initially established to combat the Islamic State's threat.

01:27 However, the mission's presence in Iraq has faced growing pressure, particularly amid

01:32 escalating tensions between militias and US forces.

01:35 Indeed, Iraq, a unique ally of both Tehran and Washington, has witnessed a series of

01:41 tit-for-tat attacks between militias and US forces since the onset of the Gaza War.

01:46 These militias seek to exert pressure on the US, primarily due to its support for Israel.

01:51 The situation has prompted Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to call for the swift

01:56 exit of the US-led coalition forces through negotiations.

02:00 This process was initiated last year but was subsequently halted by the conflict in Gaza.

02:05 Washington had been reluctant to engage in talks about a potential withdrawal while under

02:08 fire, fearing it would be perceived as a coerced decision.

02:12 However, recent events have led to a change in strategy as the realisation dawned that

02:17 the attacks were unlikely to cease and the status quo was fostering a steady escalation

02:21 of tensions.

02:22 So, what can we expect from these upcoming talks?

02:26 According to a US official, the discussions will likely revolve around the Higher Military

02:30 Commission dialogue announced back in August.

02:34 This commission aims to facilitate a joint evaluation of the Iraqi security forces'

02:38 capacity to combat the Islamic State and shape the nature of the bilateral security relationship.

02:44 And what about the recent attacks?

02:46 The official clarified that the timing of the talks is not directly related to these

02:49 recent attacks.

02:50 Nevertheless, the UN will maintain the full right of self-defence during the negotiations.

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