(((▪US Establishes Two New Military Bases in Iraq's Anbar Province▪)))

TEHRAN (FNA)- The US Army has established two new military facilities in uninhabited parts of Anbar province, Farhan al-Duleimi, a member of Anbar’s provisional council said.

The first base has been established in the Northern Rumana sub-district of al-Qaim district, in the vicinity of the Syrian border, some 360 kilometers West of the provincial capital Ramadi.

The second base has been set up East of the city of al-Rutbah, about 310 kilometers West of Ramadi and less than 100 kilometers from the Syrian border, al-Duleimi told Anadolu.

“Scores of US soldiers are currently stationed at the two bases, along with drones and other equipment,” added al-Duleimi, yet without providing any additional evidence.

Both the central government in Baghdad and Washington have yet to comment on al-Duleimi’s statement. If confirmed, that would bring the total number of bases in Anbar province to four.

http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13971005000247

>>4474248

This doesn't seem like a good idea to this anon.

(((▪Baghdad's Green Zone opens its gates to public after 15 years▪)))

~The fortified Green Zone was partially opened for a two-week trial period that is likely to become permanent~

For 15 years, most Iraqis have been unable to access the heart of Baghdad. But the tall concrete walls and barbed wire that have closed off the Green Zone for years are finally coming down.

The Green Zone, a 10 square kilometre area in central Baghdad, has been partially open to the public since December 10 for a two-week trial period that is likely to become permanent.

Cars are now allowed to traverse the area from 5pm to 1am along the 14th of July Road, a key thoroughfare that extends from the 14th July Bridge - also known as the hanging bridge - and connects the city's east and west.

However, side roads where Iraqi officials are based remain closed and government buildings and foreign missions continue to be under heavy security and surveillance….cont.

https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/baghdad-green-zone-opens-gates-public-15-years-181221225208710.html