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Trump Congratulates Iraq on Victory in Liberating Mosul

© AP Photo / Evan VucciTrump smiles as he is introduced to speak to U.S. military troops and their families at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Sigonella, Italy.
Trump smiles as he is introduced to speak to U.S. military troops and their families at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Sigonella, Italy. - Sputnik International
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US President Donald Trump sent congratulations to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on the victory against Daesh terrorist group (outlawed in Russia) in Mosul, White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders said in a press briefing on Monday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — "We congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi security forces and all the Iraqis for their victory over terrorists who are enemies of all civilized people," Sanders stated.

Sanders noted that the defeat of Daesh in Mosul signifies that the days of the terror group in Iraq are numbered.

On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi declared Mosul liberated from the terrorist group.

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