
When asked by Brennan if he trusted the intelligence given to him, Trump said that he would disagree with reports if they claimed Iran was a "wonderful kindergarten".
U.S. forces invaded Iraq in 2003, and toppled the regime of Saddam Hussein.
"We'll come back if we have to", Trump said in an interview taped Friday with CBS's Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation".
While the Kurds have proven themselves to be invaluable in the fight against ISIS in both Syria and Iraq, Turkey views all Kurds as terrorists because of the actions of an ethnically Kurdish militant group inside its own borders.
A variety of Iraqi lawmakers used Trump's visit to the al-Asad base in December to call on US forces to leave the country.
On Monday, Iraqi President Barham Salih told a forum in Baghdad that Trump did not ask Iraq's permission for United States troops stationed there to "watch Iran".
Trump also tasked the Pentagon late a year ago to start making plans for cutting the US force in Afghanistan in half. However, Turkey's Islamist president, Recep Erdogan, called the demand "a very serious mistake" and flatly told U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton, "We can not make any concessions in this regard".
Votel expects that US -backed Kurdish forces in Syria will be able to defeat the last remnants of ISIS before the USA begins the withdrawal of its forces.
As for the number of remaining ISIS fighters in the region, the military's answers to the IG are classified.
ISIS "continues to attract foreign fighters" at a rate of "most likely 50 per month", the task force said.
The Syrian Democratic Front is a Kurdish-led coalition of fighting forces that the US military is helping to battle ISIS and other jihadist groups in Syria.
Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire also said she's concerned about the USA talking with the Taliban "without the engagement of the Afghan government" and about the risk that women would lose their rights and face oppression as they did when the Taliban previously ruled Afghanistan.
Hundreds of fighters from dozens of countries are in SDF custody, according to the US State Department.
The remarks represent the latest warning by current and former U.S. officials about the risk of an Isis resurgence after USA troops are withdrawn. "It is time to reaffirm our commitment to that vision and to the men and women fighting on the ground to uphold it", said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. "The group will exploit any reduction in CT [counter-terrorism] pressure to strengthen its clandestine presence and accelerate rebuilding key capabilities, such as media production and external operations".
Salih, speaking at an worldwide forum in Baghdad, cautioned Trump against putting his own country's foreign policy agenda over Iraq's, stating that Trump should not "pursue your own policy priorities".
Jennifer Lawrence engaged to art gallery director - United States media The couple were first romantically linked in June 2018, when the pair were pictured together on a number of occasions. Lawrence's representative has confirmed to media that the actress and her partner Cooke Maroney are engaged .
Google Chrome can now tell you if your passwords were hacked
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Pistons, Jazz ‘front-runners’ to land Grizzlies guard Mike Conley
He'll be owed roughly $66 million over the next two years, which would be a steep price for the Jazz to take on, Stein notes. It doesn't look like the Grizzlies are now a team that is going to be a contender in the Western Conference.
Search for owner of USB found in Invercargill seal poo
For more than a year a frozen slab of leopard seal poo, which is scientifically known as "scat", has sat in a Niwa freezer. Scientists in New Zealand say they uncovered a still-functioning USB stick from some animal seal poop last month.
Magnetic north pole is drifting fast; military, NASA, airports, birds are affected
Since 1831 when it was first measured in the Canadian Arctic it has moved about 1,400 miles (2300 kilometers) toward Siberia. The US Federal Aviation Administration and space agency NASA similarly use the magnetic pole as a point of reference.
Iran Unveils New Cruise Missile that Can Reach Tel Aviv
The EU this month imposed its first sanctions on Iran since the nuclear pact, in response to assassination plots on European soil. Iran said in January its bid to launch a satellite failed after Teheran ignored United States warnings to avoid such activity.
Fowler takes lead in Phoenix
After a double bogey on the 5th, Fowler's tribulations mounted when he chipped his third shot into the water on the par-4 11th. In 2018, Fowler entered the final round of the Phoenix Open as the solo leader but dropped to finish in a tie for 11th place.
Oscars show to go hostless for only second time
Audiences have dropped in recent years with the 2018 show attracting just 26.5 million viewers, the smallest number ever. While The Oscars will go on without a host this year , the first round of presenters have been announced.
Patriots Safety Duron Harmon Declines Celebratory White House Visit With Fellow Teammates
The president traditionally hosts the winning Super Bowl team every year at the White House. Cross Duron Harmon off the list if the Patriots get invited to the White House .
Bell County officials confirm possible measles case
However, he said an older person with a weaker immune system could have a higher chance of a unsafe infection if not vaccinated. A possible measles case was reported in a child in western Bell County, according to the Bell County Public Health District.
The First Offline Date After Online Relationships
The Date Day: How To Behave When you meet your date offline for the first time, there are many things that can go wrong. That is a very responsible step that will either empower or destroy the already formed relationships.
Seeyouatmidnight to serve the Scots a Grand National double
He was runner-up behind Big River in the Edinburgh Gin Handicap Hurdle at Kelso and he then placed third at Newbury in March. Those having a bet on the Grand National will find him available at 16/1 with Paddy Power in the ante-post list.
Irish masters Elliott and Mullins set for three-pronged attacks in Grand National
As for Elliott, his Grand National trio this year are headed by three-time Cheltenham Festival winner Tiger Roll . The 2018 renewal has a typically wide-open feel and that’s certainly evident from a betting perspective.
How Technology Has Completely Changed the Way We Spend Money
The Rise of Mobile Payments Over the last few years, all of the major mobile innovators have stepped into the mobile payment game. As of 2016, Apple Pay had 12 million monthly users , a figure which is sure to rise substantially in the coming months and years.
The Early 2018 World Series Favorites
People expected this young Yankees team (which still has more significant talent on the way from AAA) to start competing in 2018. Taking into account a few articles and odds listings that are already out there, here’s our look at the top contenders. 1.