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Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening
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Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS. (Image credit: Susan Walsh)
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R.
McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS. (Image credit: Susan Walsh)
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