US completes Iraq withdrawal after 12-year ISIS mission; militia disarmament unresolved
US forces have fully withdrawn from Iraq, ending Operation Inherent Resolve after 12 years, with Baghdad declaring restored sovereignty. The departure leaves unresolved questions over the disarmament of Iranian-aligned militias and the presence of other foreign forces, creating a security vacuum that could shift regional dynamics.
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US Completes Full Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending Combat Mission
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.