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US ends 20-year military presence in Iraq as forces withdraw

The US military formally concludes its two-decade presence in Iraq this week, marking a strategic shift in Middle East force posture. The withdrawal follows a negotiated timeline with Baghdad, though residual security cooperation and counter-ISIS operations remain uncertain. This reduces US regional footprint and may alter deterrence dynamics vis-à-vis Iran-aligned militias.

NPR1 day agoUS, IQ, IRengCredibility 66%View source

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Source credibility0.7

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#us-military #iraq #withdrawal #middle-east #force-posture #security-cooperation

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activeGeopoliticsConflict8h ago

Iran — 209 developments

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US Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq

The United States has formally concluded its military presence in Iraq, ending a two-decade deployment. While Iraqi officials confirm a full withdrawal, the US has not yet issued a definitive confirmation regarding the status of all residual forces or security agreements. This strategic shift significantly alters regional force posture and creates a security vacuum, particularly for Kurdish forces.

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