Reposted by Tom Quinn
There are no US forces in Iraq for the first time in two decades
I need people to remember this when some folks say deploying troops to Iran or Yemen will be a six month op.
reuters.com
US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran
The departure is celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.