Britain ends military operations in Iraq

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Today British forces formally ended combat operations in Iraq, which now only leaves the US with combat operations. Hopefully Obama can speed up the US withdrawal and the Iraqis can take care of their own country.

British forces formally ended combat operations in Iraq on Thursday, one month ahead of schedule, after a solemn ceremony to remember their dead comrades from six years of warfare.

The conclusion of the military campaign, which began with the March 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, came as Prime Minister Gordon Brown met his Iraqi counterpart Nuri al-Maliki in London.

"Today marks the closing chapter of the combat mission in Iraq," Brown said. "The flag of 20 Armoured Brigade will be lowered as British combat patrols in Basra come to an end and our armed forces prepare to draw down.

AFP: Britain ends military operations in Iraq