Trump's decision to withdraw US forces from Syria has prompted some criticism at home from Republican and Democratic lawmakers, who fear Islamic State could regain its strength. Pompeo hosts a gathering of foreign ministers aligned toward the defeat of Islamic State. Wednesday's meeting was the first of senior coalition officials since Trump announced US troops would withdraw. Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Hakim called on countries to help expose Islamic State "sleeper cells" in Iraq and restore stability. Pompeo said despite progress in fighting Islamic State in Iraq, the group retained a strong presence in that country and was trying to mount a clandestine insurgency.

Source: bd News24 February 06, 2019 20:48 UTC