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US Completes Full Troop Withdrawal from Iraq, Marking End of Military Presence

The US has fully withdrawn its troops from Iraq, a move celebrated by Iraqi officials as a restoration of sovereignty. This follows a 2011 withdrawal that was reversed in 2014 due to ISIS. The current exit reflects shifting regional dynamics and could alter the security balance in the Middle East.

Zeit Onlineabout 9 hours agoUS, IQCredibility 40%View source

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Mosaic Score7.3

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.4

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#us withdrawal #iraq sovereignty #military presence #middle east security #us foreign policy

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US Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq

The United States has formally concluded its military presence in Iraq, ending a two-decade deployment. While Iraqi officials confirm a full withdrawal, the US has not yet issued a definitive confirmation regarding the status of all residual forces or security agreements. This strategic shift significantly alters regional force posture and creates a security vacuum, particularly for Kurdish forces.

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