America's Evolving Iraq Strategy
The presence of the American forces in Iraq entered a new phase after the complete military withdrawal, as the focus shifted from direct combat operations to security and intelligence support using modern technology. The American presence began in 2003 with over 130,000 troops and reached its peak in 2007 with more than 170,000 soldiers stationed mainly in Baghdad, Anbar, and Kirkuk. Following a gradual withdrawal between 2010 and 2011, a limited presence returned in 2014 to confront ISIS, with a gradual decline eventually reducing the forces to a few hundred personnel as the complete withdrawal was carried out. Now, the two sides collaborate through intelligence systems based on satellites, drones, and cyber tools, with continuous information exchange between Iraq and the United States, while Iraqi forces are increasingly responsible for security as the direct military presence diminishes.
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