"Iraqi Government Seeks U.S. Troop Withdrawal Following Controversial Strikes on Militia Leaders"

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has announced plans to initiate dialogue with the U.S. regarding the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, following a U.S. airstrike that killed an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad. The strike, which targeted an Iranian-backed militia group, was deemed a violation of Iraq's sovereignty by al-Sudani. The Pentagon maintains that the U.S. forces are in Iraq to combat ISIS and will protect themselves as necessary, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with Iraq.