Iraqi Islamic Movement warns US forces will evacuate Erbil after attacks

The Iraqi Islamic Movement issued a statement late Saturday night, warning that American forces will withdraw all personnel from Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, following 'fierce attacks' by Iraqi armed factions.

The warning from the Iraqi Islamic Movement, an armed faction active in Iraq, comes amid ongoing US-Iranian tensions. As The Zioneer reported on Friday, the US Army had already begun evacuating all of its personnel from the Erbil base, according to a report by Al-Monitor. The group's statement suggests that the attacks are pressuring the US to complete the withdrawal. The claim could not be independently verified.

3 developments

1. 15 seconds ago · 00:49 · 1 AugLatest

   Iraqi Islamic Movement claims responsibility for attacks forcing US Erbil withdrawal.

2. 23:50 · 31 Jul

   Patriot air defense batteries have been dismantled and relocated.

3. 23:35 · 31 Jul

   Report: US Army nearly completes evacuation of all forces from Erbil base in Iraq

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