US-led coalition formally ends Iraq mission, withdrawal from Erbil complete

The Pentagon confirmed the official conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, with coalition forces and equipment having completed withdrawal from Erbil Air Base. This marks a formal end to the military mission, though the broader regional posture and residual advisory presence remain uncertain. The development shifts Iraq's security landscape and may affect regional power dynamics, particularly regarding Iranian influence and the ongoing fight against ISIS remnants.