"Their assassination sent shockwaves across West Asia, particularly in Iraq, prompting lawmakers to pass a resolution demanding the withdrawal of US military forces in response to Washington’s violation of Iraqi sovereignty.

Despite Kadhimi’s early promises to enforce this resolution and expel all foreign military forces from Iraq, the former premier did not expel any US troops, but rather, provided them with an opportunity to re-brand their occupation, as around 4,000 military personnel remain in the country in “advisory roles.”

Once a little-known Iraqi journalist working for Radio Free Europe – a CIA front organization – and the US-based Al Monitor, Kadhimi was named the director of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in 2016. Some Iraqis believe he received this sensitive posting because of US pressure on Iraq’s then-prime minister, Haider Al-Abadi." https://thecradle.co/Article/news/19487 #Iraq #Iran #Soleimani #SoleimaniAssassination #Assassination