No Americans were killed in the Jan. 8 attack, but dozens of troops suffered from traumatic brain injuries. The Pentagon has a force of more than 5,000 in Iraq, focused mainly on supporting Iraqi forces and helping combat the Islamic State. ADU.S. leaders have said they hope to find a way to permit troops to stay in some capacity. McKenzie said the destruction at Asad base underscored what he believed was Iran’s intent to inflict fatal damage on U.S. personnel. On Monday, a Pentagon spokesman said the Defense Department was continuing conversations with the Iraqi government about that subject.

Source: Washington Post February 04, 2020 23:48 UTC