US shifts toward intelligence in Iraq
The article focused on the transformation of the American military presence in Iraq after the complete withdrawal, where the relationship shifted from direct combat operations to intelligence and technological cooperation. The report clarified that U.S. forces reached their peak with over 170,000 troops in 2007, stationed in key bases such as Victory Base in Baghdad, Ain Al-Asad, and Al-Anbar. The withdrawal process began in 2010, with numbers gradually decreasing to a few hundred troops, culminating in the full withdrawal after 2024. However, intelligence cooperation continues through advanced technological systems like satellites and drones, which enable the collection of information from outside Iraq. Experts pointed out that this shift in tasks reflects a change in the nature of the relationship—from direct operations to supporting Iraqi forces with intelligence and technology, thereby strengthening partnerships in security and intelligence fields.
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