Iraq requests more US troops ahead of Mosul battle: statement

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BAGHDAD: Iraq has asked Washington to send additional trainers and advisors ahead of the battle to retake second city Mosul from the Islamic State group, the premier’s office said Wednesday.

Iraq has requested “a final increase in the number of American trainers and advisors to support the heroic Iraqi security forces in their impending battle to liberate Mosul,” PM office said in a statement.—APP