US EditionPoland Withdraws Troops Amid Middle East Tensions
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Because of the war in the Middle East, the EU country Poland has removed its soldiers from Iraq and transferred some to Jordan. NATO has also withdrawn its entire mission.
National Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that all soldiers from the Polish Military Contingent in Iraq have been evacuated. Most are already in Poland or en route, while others will be stationed in Jordan.
Poland Withdraws Troops Amid Middle East Tensions
Poland has decided to evacuate its troops from Iraq due to worsening security conditions in the Middle East. The decision followed an analysis of potential threats, as announced by the defense minister, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The withdrawal was communicated through a post on social media platform X.
Poland withdraws troops from Iraq amid security concerns
Warsaw, March 21, 2026 Poland has withdrawn its troops from Iraq amid a deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has announced. The decision followed an assessment of operational conditions and potential risks, Kosiniak-Kamysz said in a post on the social media platform X on Friday (local time). Up to 350 Polish soldiers had been deployed in Iraq, reports Xinhua, quoting the Polish Press Age…
"Due to the deterioration of security in the Middle East region and the analysis of operational conditions and potential threats, a decision has been made to relocate the Polish military contingent from Iraq," said Defence Minister Wladislaw Kosiniak-Kamisz.
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Poland has withdrawn its military personnel from Iraq as tensions escalate across the Middle East, with authorities citing growing security concerns in the region. Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed the development, stating that the decision followed a review of risks facing Polish forces stationed in Iraq, Al-Jazeera reports.
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