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US Forces Complete Withdrawal from Iraq by Tomorrow, Ending Post-2003 Presence
Just SecurityLO·US · IQ·1 day ago
The US has completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq, a move celebrated by Iranian-aligned militias and raising fears among Kurdish groups. The withdrawal, originally scheduled for 2027, appears to have been accelerated, marking a significant shift in US force posture in the region.
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The United States has formally completed its full military withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 23-year presence and concluding the US-led coalition's combat mission against ISIS. This transition shifts security responsibility entirely to Iraqi forces and moves US-Iraq defense cooperation to a bilateral advisory role. The withdrawal's completeness is confirmed, though the long-term security implications and regional power shifts remain uncertain.