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US ends 20-year military presence in Iraq as forces withdraw
NPR·US · IQ · IR·1 day ago
The US military has fully withdrawn from Iraq, per Iraqi sources. This marks a major shift in US force posture in the Middle East, ending a two-decade presence. The move raises questions about regional security and the future of counter-ISIS operations.
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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.