Letter on Iraq pullout 'genuine' but sent by 'mistake': top US general

[WASHINGTON] An official US letter informing Iraq that American troops would begin pulling out was "genuine" but not intended to be sent at this time, Pentagon Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley said Monday.

"This was a mistake from McKenzie," Mr Milley told reporters, referring to US Central Command commander General Frank McKenzie.

"It shouldn't have been sent," Mr Milley said.

AFP