Warsaw, March 21: Poland has decided to withdraw its troops from Iraq due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced this decision.
The move came after an assessment of operational conditions and potential risks. Błaszczak shared this information in a post on the social media platform X.
According to the Polish Press Agency, up to 350 Polish soldiers were deployed in Iraq. This contingent was also permitted to operate in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Błaszczak further noted that most personnel have already returned to Poland or are en route back, while some have been relocated to Jordan to continue their mission.
Meanwhile, NATO’s mission in Iraq has also begun a temporary withdrawal of its personnel due to security concerns. A senior security source informed the Iraqi News Agency (INA) about this development.
The source indicated that this step was taken as a temporary measure due to ongoing conflicts and concerns for the safety of mission members. According to INA, personnel will return once the war ends and the security situation stabilizes in Iraq.
The non-combat advisory NATO mission in Iraq was established in 2018 at the request of the Iraqi government to strengthen its security sector.
This temporary withdrawal follows increased tensions after joint attacks by Israel and the United States on Tehran and several other Iranian cities on February 28, which resulted in the deaths of senior military commanders and civilians, including Iran’s then-supreme leader.
In response, Iran launched multiple waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and U.S. bases and assets in the Middle East.
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