Coalition And Iraqi Forces Occupy Baghdad's International Zone

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - MAY 30: A U.S. Army soldier looks onto Baghdad and the Saddam-era Crossed Sabers monument from the International Zone on May 30, 2021 in Baghdad, Iraq. Coalition forces based in Baghdad's International Zone are part of the U.S.-led Military Advisor Group of 13 nations supporting the Iraqi Security Forces. The United States currently maintains 2,500 military personnel in Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Alpha Company 769th brigade Engineer Battalion, Louisiana National Guard is providing force protection at the base. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)