Iraq Playing Balancing Act Between US and Iran by Passing Resolution to Expel Foreign Troops, Say Analysts

Presence of US troops inside Iraq most likely not to end soon

Members of the Iraqi parliament are seen at the parliament in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 5, 2020. Iraqi parliament media office/Handout via Reuters

A resolution passed by the Iraqi Members of Parliament on Jan. 5 calling for the expulsion of the foreign troops from the country is a “balancing” act between the United States and Iran, according to expert sources who said the expulsion will most likely not take place.

“The government commits to revoke its request for assistance from the international coalition fighting ‘Islamic State’ due to the end of military operations in Iraq and the achievement of victory,” read the resolution passed in a parliament session on Sunday.