US Withdrawal from Iraq Ends Coalition Mission, Tests Baghdad's Sovereignty

The US-led coalition mission in Iraq has formally ended with the departure of the last American forces, marking a transition Baghdad frames as completing national sovereignty. The move raises immediate concerns over ISIS resurgence, expanding Iranian influence, the status of Shiite militias, and Kurdish autonomy, placing the new Iraqi government under significant security and political strain. The full security and geopolitical implications remain uncertain as Iraq navigates this post-coalition phase.