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US concludes military operations in Iraq; Baghdad asserts sovereignty

Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM CT Baghdad, Iraq US-withdrawal,Iraq,sovereignty,proxy-warfare,regional-stability

Summary

The United States has ended its military operations in Iraq, a move celebrated by the Iraqi government as a restoration of sovereignty. This withdrawal reduces the US military footprint in a key theater for Iranian-backed militias, potentially altering the regional balance of power and proxy dynamics.

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Baghdad asked the US to return. Now, in a kind of “no good deed goes unpunished” manner, Iraq is celebrating the US leaving after asking the US for help.

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United States NEUTRAL

Ended military operations in Iraq.

Iran NEUTRAL

Not directly stated, but the withdrawal of US forces from a host to its proxies is generally viewed as favorable to Iranian strategic interests in the region.

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