US troop presence in Iraq to be a 'very important part' of prime minister's visit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani is set to meet with President Joe Biden next week, where the two leaders will discuss, among a litany of topics, the future of the U.S. military’s presence in Iraq.

The U.S. has approximately 2,500 troops in Iraq who are stationed in the country to continue the defeat ISIS campaign. The two militaries have and continue to discuss the next stage of their partnership as they transition from the defeat ISIS mission to an enduring bilateral security partnership.