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US completes withdrawal of Operation Inherent Resolve forces from Iraq

Sep 29, 2026 06:08 AM CT Baghdad, Iraq us-withdrawal,iraq,isis,regional-security,proxy-warfare

Summary

The United States has concluded its 12-year military mission in Iraq against ISIS, marking a significant shift in regional security dynamics. This withdrawal reduces direct US military presence in a key theater for Iranian-backed militias, potentially altering the balance of power and security responsibilities in the region.

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As the US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad declares a new era of sovereignty. But as US troops leave, questions remain over militias, foreign forces and the country's future security.

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Completed the withdrawal of troops from the US-led Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq.

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