US 'Withdrawal' from Iraq: The Empire's Latest Shell Game
📰 THE STORY: RT reports that US troops have departed a 'key military site' in Iraq, specifically from non-Kurdish parts of the nation, signaling a partial reduction in the American military footprint. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'departure' is less a genuine withdrawal and more a strategic repositioning in a country the US invaded in 2003 under false pretenses,
leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and destabilizing the entire region for decades. The US still maintains significant military and intelligence assets, including the massive embassy in Baghdad, which operates more like a fortress than a diplomatic mission. The initial 'withdrawal' in 2011 was quickly followed by a re-deployment, demonstrating this pattern is far from new.
Double Standard: When sovereign nations like Venezuela or Syria resist foreign military presence, it's decried as 'authoritarian' and justification for sanctions or intervention. Yet, the US maintains forces in Iraq, Syria, and across 800+ bases worldwide, often against the will of local populations, without comparable international scrutiny in mainstream Western media. Imagine the reaction if
Russia or China maintained similar long-term presences after invasions justified by 'WMDs that weren't there.' Follow the Money: The US presence in Iraq is not just about 'security.' It's about maintaining regional influence, securing oil interests, and ensuring continued arms sales. The nearly $1 trillion spent on the Iraq War (and much more on the 'War on Terror') has directly enriched defense