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Where will new round of strategic talks with US take Iraq?

Iraq and US agreed on shifting the anti-IS coalition to training and support only, working on ending the presence of any combat forces.
Iraqi-US strategic dialogue

The latest round of strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States, which could lead to a further withdrawal of US troops, took place April 7. 

Iraqi officials say the talks, which began in June 2020, are aimed at establishing a more developed and diverse relationship with the United States, giving priority to education, technology, health and culture, as well as economics and security.

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