Will Iraq ask US troops to leave the country?
US President Donald Trump's recent statement about the role of US troops in Iraq — to keep an eye on Iran — has caused a strong backlash among Iraqi politicians who see this statement as an interference in Iraqi matters.
![MIDEAST-CRISIS/IRAQ-USA-ARTILLERY A U.S. soldier from the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division stands guard at a military base north of Mosul, Iraq, February 14, 2017. Picture taken February 14, 2017. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily - RC1D165D9880](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2019/02/RTSYUA6.jpg/RTSYUA6.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=z6qMvyx4)
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