Washington, Baghdad to discuss future of foreign troops in Iraq

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BAGHDAD: The United States and Iraq said Thursday they will begin discussions on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting the talks to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.
Washington has forces in Iraq as part of the international coalition against the Daesh group, but the country’s prime minister — whose government relies on the support of Iran-aligned parties — has called for the coalition to leave.

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