US completes Iraq troop withdrawal after 23 years; Baghdad declares Sovereignty Day

The US deadline for withdrawing all troops from Iraq expires today, marking the first time since 2003 that no American soldiers are present. The Iraqi government, led by PM Al-Zaidi, celebrates September 30 as Sovereignty Day and asserts its army's readiness, though challenges remain, including Iranian influence. The move ends a two-decade military presence and shifts Iraq's security dynamics.