US Ends 12-Year Anti-ISIS Military Mission in Iraq; Drawdown Begins
The United States has officially concluded its 12-year military mission against the Islamic State in Iraq, initiating a troop withdrawal. The move follows a negotiated timeline with Baghdad, but some Iraqi officials and analysts view the departure as premature given residual ISIS capabilities. The end of the mission shifts the security burden to Iraqi forces and may create a vacuum that could affect regional stability.
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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.