US completes Iraq troop withdrawal; pro-Iran militias retain arms
The final US forces have departed Iraq, ending a two-decade military presence. Powerful pro-Iranian militias, however, refuse to disarm, leaving a security vacuum and raising the risk of internal conflict and Iranian influence consolidation. The withdrawal's completeness and militia intentions remain partially unverified.
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US Completes Full Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending Combat Mission
The United States has formally completed its full military withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 23-year presence and concluding the US-led coalition's combat mission against ISIS. This transition shifts security responsibility entirely to Iraqi forces and moves US-Iraq defense cooperation to a bilateral advisory role. The withdrawal's completeness is confirmed, though the long-term security implications and regional power shifts remain uncertain.