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The Islamic State has been a primary security threat within Iraq, leading to military interventions by the U.S. {fact:5, 6, 10} and local militias {fact:2, 7, 8} to liberate cities and prevent the group's resurgence. Additionally, the collapse of the Islamic State in Iraq has left behind reconstruction challenges and political tensions in Sunni-majority regions [1].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
accountSince the U.S. drawdown from Iraq in 2011, the United States has maintained a force presence of roughly 30,000–40,000 troops in the Middle East to conduct missions such as operations against the Islamic State, ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf, and deter destabilizing Iranian behavior.
perspectiveThe United States should maintain a small, long-term military presence in Iraq at current force levels to support Iraqi security forces and prevent the return of the Islamic State.
accountU.S. military deployments to Iraq since 2014 have acted as a force multiplier against the Islamic State, making the presence valued by the Iraqi government.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 3 facts
accountIraqi militias worked with the IRGC-QF and Iraqi forces to liberate Tikrit, Fallujah, Ramadi, Tal Afar, Mosul, and other Iraqi cities from Islamic State control.
claimIn Sunni-majority areas of Iraq, such as Al-Anbar Province, local residents protest the slow pace of reconstruction following the collapse of the Islamic State and express alienation from the Baghdad government, which they perceive as being too closely aligned with Shia interests and militias.
accountSeveral Iraqi militias collaborated with the IRGC-QF and Iraqi forces to liberate cities including Tikrit, Fallujah, Ramadi, Tal Afar, and Mosul from Islamic State control.
Beyond “Maximum Pressure” in US Policy on Iran: Leveraging ... mei.edu 1 fact
claimCharles Lister and Joseph L. Votel published an opinion piece in The Washington Post on September 17, 2024, criticizing the United States' decision regarding troop withdrawal from Iraq while ISIS rebuilds in Syria.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 1 fact
accountUnited States efforts to form alliances with Sunni groups in Iraq and Syria after the Arab Spring resulted in the strengthening of fundamentalist groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS.