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US Military Withdrawal from Iraq Completed After 23-Year Presence

The US military presence in Iraq formally ends on September 30, 2026, following a 2024 agreement signed under the Biden administration. The withdrawal concludes a 23-year involvement that cost nearly $2 trillion and resulted in approximately 4,500 US military deaths. This marks a significant shift in US force posture in the Middle East, though residual security cooperation and potential counterterrorism operations remain uncertain.

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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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