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Iraq Sets Final Deadline for US Coalition Withdrawal

Aug 12, 2026 02:11 PM CT Baghdad, Iraq iraq,us-withdrawal,coalition,military-posture

Summary

Iraq has declared September 30 as the final deadline for the withdrawal of the US-led coalition forces. A US official confirmed expectations to complete the pullout by this date. This development reduces the US military footprint in Iraq, potentially altering the balance of power for Iranian-backed militias and affecting regional security dynamics.

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A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.

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T2 Al Jazeera
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Confirmed expectation to complete pullout by September 30.

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