The recent announcement of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq is expected to have significant implications for the US presence in Syria. Alexander Lavrentyev, the special representative of the Russian president for Syria, emphasized the importance of this decision and its potential impact on the US military contingent in Syria. Without the ability to utilize Iraqi territory, the US would find it challenging to maintain its forces in Syria and sustain logistics in the region.
Lavrentyev further added that the withdrawal from Iraq will undoubtedly lead to a similar withdrawal from Syria, highlighting the interconnectedness of these two military operations. This statement from the special representative of the Russian president sheds light on the potential future actions of the US government.
On the morning of January 26, the Iraqi authorities officially notified Russia of the US’s readiness to withdraw its troops from the country. In turn, Baghdad received this information from the US ambassador to the republic.
However, Lavrentyev did not rule out the possibility that the US leadership might attempt to prolong the process of withdrawing their armed forces from Iraq. He emphasized that such a departure would reflect poorly on the White House and could demonstrate weakness on the part of the American authorities.
Earlier, Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the Middle Eastern countries’ views on US involvement in the region. The implications of the US troop withdrawal from Iraq and its potential impact on Syria are crucial factors to consider in understanding the dynamics of the region’s affairs.
