NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war
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Key Points:
- NATO has withdrawn several hundred personnel from Iraq, completing the pullout of its NATO Mission Iraq amid escalating conflict involving Iran.
- The mission, established in 2018 to train Iraqi security forces and combat terrorism, was noncombat and involved personnel from NATO allies and partner countries Austria and Australia.
- The withdrawal follows Iranian attacks on British, French, and Italian bases in Iraq, prompting concerns over the safety of NATO personnel.
- U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich expressed gratitude to Iraq and NATO allies for their support during the relocation and praised the professionalism of the mission's personnel.
- The announcement coincides with criticism from U.S. President Trump, who labeled NATO ineffective while seeking increased military support to
