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US completes Iraq withdrawal, ends 20-year military presence

US forces are vacating their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, concluding a two-decade military presence. Iran and allied factions claim this as a victory, while US officials note continued monitoring of dormant IS cells. The withdrawal shifts regional force posture and may embolden Iran-aligned militias.

Rzeczpospolitaabout 14 hours agoUS, IQ, IRCredibility 28%View source

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Mosaic Score7.6

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

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#us withdrawal #iraq #iran #islamic state #military presence

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Iraq

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Part of 2 situations

activeGeopoliticsConflict11h ago

Iran — 215 developments

→ stable·125 signals·IR, AE, OM +15Score 5.8

activeGeopoliticsDefense12h ago

US Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Regional Influence Shifts

The United States has formally concluded its military presence in Iraq, ending a two-decade deployment. This withdrawal, confirmed by multiple sources, marks a significant shift in US Middle East force posture and is perceived by Iran and its allies as a strategic victory. Key uncertainties remain regarding the long-term security implications for Iraq, particularly concerning counter-ISIS operations and the potential for expanded Iranian influence.

↓ de-escalating·8 signals·US, IQ, IRScore 5.4