The U.S. has a year-end withdrawal deadline in place and yet Defense hawks in Congress are pushing for leaving at least 10,000 troops in Iraq beyond that deadline. Currently, there are about 46,000 American troops in Iraq....
>>>The U.S. has a year-end withdrawal deadline in place and yet Defense hawks in Congress are pushing for leaving at least 10,000 troops in Iraq beyond that deadline. Currently, there are about 46,000 American troops in Iraq.
The government needs to cut down on its defense spending and pulling out the troops from Iraq can help in achieving that end. However, some defense experts warn that that may not be the best move for the U.S. in the long-term. Keeping troops in Iraq helps maintain the peace in the region and keep America safe from anti-American sentiments and potential security strikes.
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