Summary
NATO has moved its security advisory mission from Iraq to Europe. This decision followed Iranian attacks on bases in northern Iraq. The mission was aimed at helping Iraq improve its security forces.
Key Facts
- NATO moved its security advisory mission out of Iraq.
- Several hundred personnel involved in the mission were relocated to Europe.
- The decision followed attacks by Iran on British, French, and Italian bases in northern Iraq.
- NATO's top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed the mission's relocation.
- The mission started in 2018 to advise Iraq on building effective security forces.
- It was a non-combat mission based mainly in Baghdad.
- The mission will now operate from NATO's headquarters in Naples, Italy.
