NATO Withdraws Troops from Iraq Mission as US/Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has withdrawn all personnel from its advisory mission in Iraq, relocating them to Europe as the fallout from the ongoing war involving Iran intensifies across the region.
In a statement released on Friday, NATO confirmed that “all personnel” attached to its mission in Iraq had been safely redeployed. A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that the relocation involved several hundred troops.
“I would like to thank the Republic of Iraq and all the Allies who assisted in the safe relocation of NATO personnel from Iraq,” said Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
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The decision comes amid growing instability linked to the Iran conflict, which has prompted multiple countries — including Poland, Spain, and Croatia — to withdraw their own forces from parts of the Middle East.
Despite the relocation, NATO emphasized that its mission will continue operating from a military headquarters in Naples, Italy. The alliance reiterated that the mission remains non-combat in nature, focused on advising Iraqi security forces and strengthening their operational capacity.
Grynkewich commended personnel involved in the mission, stating: “I would also like to thank the dedicated men and women of NATO Mission Iraq, who continued their mission throughout this period. They are true professionals.”
The move underscores the widening regional impact of the Iran war, as security concerns continue to reshape military deployments across the Middle East.
By PRNigeria
