Iraqi resistance groups: US only understands language of force

Iraq’s anti-terror resistance groups say Washington's approval of Baghdad's request for the formation of a committee on US troop withdrawal results from the "strikes of resistance" and proves that the US understands nothing but the “language of force.”

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a coalition of anti-terror fighters, made the remarks in a statement on Friday after Baghdad and Washington agreed to set up a committee to start negotiating a timetable for a phased withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.

“The calls of the Islamic Resistance, the decision of the the Parliament, and the popular support for the expulsion of foreign forces have all failed to be implemented for years due to American manipulation to fulfill its malicious agenda in Iraq and the region,” the statement said.

“The American acquiescence to the Iraqi government's request to form a committee to arrange the status of their forces would not have happened without the strikes of the Resistance and the blessings of the martyrs' blood. This proves that Americans only understand the language of force,” it asserts.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq cautioned against treacherous acts by the United States as the agreement would allow Washington to “buy time” to perpetrate further crimes in the Arab country.

“We have known nothing but treachery and tyranny from the criminal American enemy, as we have experienced over the years of confrontation. This attempt is nothing but a way to shuffle the cards, turn the tables on the resistance, and buy time to carry out more crimes and diabolical plans to harm our people and nation,” the statement said.

The statement added, “It is preferable that there be no dialogue about this supposed withdrawal until the reality of their intentions and the seriousness of their commitment to withdraw their invading forces from Iraq becomes clear.”

Iraq’s anti-terror resistance groups said the "US commitment" would be proved in the departure of its drones and warplanes from Iraqi airspace, handing over the Joint Special Operations Command to Baghdad and the removal of its officers from the center.

“We warn of the danger of granting immunity to any foreign force for any reason, as well as any commitment by the government or its security apparatus to protect these invading murderers,” the statement added.

“If this happens, it is a historical betrayal of Iraq and the blood of its martyrs.”

ME