The Netherlands is pulling about 70 of its troops out of Iraq—not because peace has been achieved, but because the Iran-Israel war has closed airspace and raised security risks! French troops have already left Iraq, while the Dutch are playing it cool, waiting for the right moment to bail. This all happens in a mission aimed at stabilizing Iraq after the defeat of ISIS, but now the main reason for withdrawal is the chaos caused by US airstrikes and fears of Iranian retaliation. Who’s next on the evacuation list? Is this the beginning of the end for Western military presence in Iraq? Comment below and tell us if you think the Netherlands finally got the memo to leave or are just running away from trouble!
