(01-06-2020, 01:09 PM)Predator Wrote:

(01-06-2020, 09:36 AM)mikesez Wrote: You have your timeline confused a bit.  The situation has always been fluid.  Each unit has different loyalties.  Some units took commands from the US for a while even though their main loyalty is with Khamenei.  Everything was simple so long as US and Iranian interests aligned.  Now things are less simple. Regardless of who actually contributed more to the war effort, ordinary Iraqis get a big say in who gets to stay.

I don't think you are in any position to call someone else confused on this subject.

The fact remains the US has done more to fight ISIS than Iran which is the whole premise of the discussion.

When the Iranian backed militias renew there insurgency campaign against the Iraqi government, I think there is little doubt as to who the Iraqis will want to stay.

It doesn't matter if I believe the US did more than Iran or If you believe the US did more than Iran.
At this stage all that matters is if the Iraqi leadership believes they need us or not.
They will make their decision based on that belief.
They will end up regretting their decision if their beliefs are wrong. 
They are unlikely to regret their decision if their beliefs are correct.

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