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US completes Iraq troop withdrawal after 12-year anti-IS mission

The US has withdrawn its last troops from Erbil air base in Iraq, ending a 12-year coalition mission against Islamic State. The move leaves Iraq facing a potential security vacuum, with local reactions split between celebration and concern. The withdrawal marks a significant shift in US military posture in the region, though details on residual presence or future counterterrorism cooperation remain unclear.

BioBío Chileabout 23 hours agoUS, IQCredibility 15%View source

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Significance0.8

Source credibility0.1

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#troop withdrawal #iraq #islamic state #us military #security vacuum

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US Completes Formal Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending 23-Year Presence

The United States has formally concluded its military presence in Iraq, with the final troops departing and Operation Inherent Resolve's combat mission ending. This marks the completion of a 23-year deployment, transitioning security responsibility to Iraqi forces. Key uncertainties remain regarding Iraq's counterterrorism capacity and the regional balance of power.

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