On 7 October, Al-Ittijah TV (KH — official owned media) reported a seminar by the al-Ghad al-Zahir Center for Studies about Iraq’s future after what its caption described as a humiliating US withdrawal. The Media Line described the coalition mission’s end on 30 September as a planned transition, with Washington retaining a regional intelligence and support role.
- The Media Line07 Oct, 11:26
“The end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq leaves local forces carrying more of the operational burden while Washington retains a regional intelligence and support role”
The end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq leaves local forces carrying more of the operational burden while Washington retains a regional intelligence and support role
- Al-Ittijah TVKH — official owned media07 Oct, 20:48
“The al-Ghad al-Zahir Center for Studies examines, in a discussion seminar, the country’s future after the humiliating US withdrawal.”
مركز الغد الزاهر للدراسات يبحث في ندوة حوارية مستقبل البلاد بعد الانسحاب الأميركي المذل
The difference is in the characterization of the departure: Al-Ittijah TV (KH — official owned media) presents defeat, while The Media Line describes an operational transition.