NATO says Iraq mission relocated to Europe

NATO’s mission in Iraq has been fully relocated to Europe because of the Middle East war, the alliance said, with the last staff from a non-combat force of several hundred leaving the country on Friday.The mission was in an Iraqi military base in Baghdad’s Green Zone near the US embassy, which has been targeted several times since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran three weeks ago.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A statement from the alliance’s European command said: “NATO Mission Iraq has adjusted its posture, safely relocating all its personnel from the Middle East to Europe.” NATO’s mission in Iraq provides assistance, advice and training to the Iraqi security forces involved in counter-extremist operations, aiming in particular to prevent any resurgence of the ISIS militant group.The mission will continue to operate from NATO’s regional command in the Italian city of Naples, the alliance said.General Alexus Grynkewich,