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US completes full military withdrawal from Iraq, ending 20-year presence

The United States has fully withdrawn its military forces from Iraq, concluding a two-decade presence and ending Operation Inherent Resolve, the coalition mission against ISIS, per a 2024 agreement. The move leaves Iraq's security in the hands of its own forces and raises questions about the future of counter-ISIS operations and regional power dynamics. The withdrawal marks a significant shift in US Middle East posture, though its immediate impact on stability is uncertain.

El Nacional2 days agoUS, IQCredibility 38%View source

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Mosaic Score8.8

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.4

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#military withdrawal #iraq #us foreign policy #isis #operation inherent resolve

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activeGeopoliticsDefense1d ago

US Completes Formal Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending 23-Year Presence

The United States has formally concluded its military mission and completed the withdrawal of all combat troops from Iraq, ending a 23-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion. This transition shifts security responsibility entirely to Iraqi forces, though concerns persist regarding potential security vacuums and the resurgence of ISIS. The move is confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources, with the final withdrawal occurring by the agreed deadline.

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