The spokesman of U.S. forces in Iraq, Gen. Stephen Lanza said: The withdrawal of American combat forces began in January 2009…

following the signing of the security agreement between Washington and Baghdad.  Lanza explained in an interview that appeared in the media that "the withdrawal was based on three issues, namely improved capabilities of Iraqi forces, and the completion of all pledges before the Iraqi government, and finally the withdrawal symbolizes the transfer of functions from the fighting to establishment of security and stability."

As for the missions of U.S. forces in the coming stage, "said Lanza," they include the continued support of Iraqi forces, and to support reconstruction teams and the United Nations and non-governmental organizations to build civilian capabilities to support the new Iraqi government, and to continue training Iraqi forces and provide advice to strengthen their capacities.

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