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US forces redeploy in Iraq amid rising tensions: Asharq al-Awsat

Asharq al-Awsat reports that US forces in Iraq have begun a new redeployment, shifting equipment and personnel between bases, including Ain al-Asad, in response to emerging security threats linked to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. A US official told Asharq al-Awsat the moves are “not wide in scope” but are tailored to a new security risk map, and do not alter the withdrawal agreement signed with Baghdad in 2024 that schedules an initial drawdown in September 2025 and full withdrawal by the end of 2026. Recent activity at Ain al-Asad included storing heavy logistical equipment and relocating sensitive technologies such as radars and early-warning systems to other regional bases.

The redeployment comes as Iran pressed Baghdad to help secure the border after reporting infiltration during its recent war with Israel. Iranian security chief Ali Larijani visited Baghdad but left dissatisfied, with Iraqi officials admitting they lacked the capacity to fulfill Tehran’s request. On 11 August, Larijani and Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji signed a memorandum on border control, which drew US objections.

Baghdad has so far maintained that the US withdrawal schedule remains unchanged. Iraqi officials insist the recent transfers are technical operations rather than an accelerated exit, while US officials emphasize the adjustments are part of coordinated security planning under the existing agreement.

 

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US forces redeploy in Iraq amid rising tensions: Asharq al-Awsat

Asharq al-Awsat reports that US forces in Iraq have begun a new redeployment, shifting equipment and personnel between bases, including Ain al-Asad, in response to emerging security threats linked to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. A US official told Asharq al-Awsat the moves are “not wide in scope” but are tailored to a new security risk map, and do not alter the withdrawal agreement signed with Baghdad in 2024 that schedules an initial drawdown in September 2025 and full withdrawal by the end of 2026. Recent activity at Ain al-Asad included storing heavy logistical equipment and relocating sensitive technologies such as radars and early-warning systems to other regional bases.

The redeployment comes as Iran pressed Baghdad to help secure the border after reporting infiltration during its recent war with Israel. Iranian security chief Ali Larijani visited Baghdad but left dissatisfied, with Iraqi officials admitting they lacked the capacity to fulfill Tehran’s request. On 11 August, Larijani and Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji signed a memorandum on border control, which drew US objections.

Baghdad has so far maintained that the US withdrawal schedule remains unchanged. Iraqi officials insist the recent transfers are technical operations rather than an accelerated exit, while US officials emphasize the adjustments are part of coordinated security planning under the existing agreement.

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