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US completes withdrawal from final Iraqi bases amid Iranian-backed militia presence

Sep 30, 2026 12:17 AM CT Baghdad, Iraq us-withdrawal,iraq,iran-influence,proxy-warfare,regional-security

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The United States is executing the withdrawal of its remaining forces from Iraq, a move framed by Iran and its allied militias as a strategic victory. This departure reduces the direct US military footprint in a key node of the Iranian axis, potentially altering the regional balance of power and the deterrence landscape against Israel and US interests.

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US forces are set to withdraw on Wednesday from their last bases in Iraq, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies, which have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.

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United States NEUTRAL

Withdrawing forces from last bases in Iraq.

Iran NEUTRAL

Celebrated the departure as a victory, leveraging deep influence in the country.

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