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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
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US ends military mission in Iraq
The United States military announced that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, bringing an end to a 12-year mission to fight ISIS in Iraq and across the region. The withdrawal was negotiated with Iraq by the Biden administration in 2024 and the Trump administration follo
US ends military mission in Iraq
Live from Baghdad as a rally is held by the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of armed groups officially part of the Iraqi forces, celebrating the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46N7I8F #iraq #live
Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS.
American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading
The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
Live from Baghdad as a rally is held by the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of armed groups officially part of the Iraqi forces, celebrating the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46N7I8F #iraq #live
How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?
Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.
After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
U.S. military withdraws from Iraq two decades after invasion
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.
US forces to leave last bases in Iraq despite fears Iran will exploit withdrawal
US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq, leaving the country where 4,500 of their comrades died over more than 20 years of war.
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