US Troops From Syria to Leave Iraq in 4 Weeks: Iraq Official

U.S troops withdrawing from northeastern Syria to Iraq are “transiting” and will leave the country within four weeks.

A convoy of U.S. vehicles is seen after withdrawing from northern Syria, on the outskirts of Dohuk, Iraq on Oct. 21, 2019. Ari Jalal/Reuters

U.S troops withdrawing from northeastern Syria to Iraq are “transiting” and will leave the country within four weeks, Iraq’s defense minister said on Oct. 23.

Najah al-Shammari made the remarks to The Associated Press following a meeting in Baghdad with visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who arrived as Iraqi leaders chafed over reports the United States may want to increase the number of troops based in Iraq, at least temporarily.