US completes Iraq withdrawal, ceding ground to Iranian influence
US forces are set to depart their final bases in Iraq by tomorrow, ending a two-decade presence. Iran and allied factions frame the exit as a strategic victory, raising concerns about a power vacuum and expanded Iranian influence in Iraq. The withdrawal's immediate security and political consequences remain uncertain.
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US Completes Full Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending Combat Mission
The United States has formally completed its full military withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 23-year presence and concluding the US-led coalition's combat mission against ISIS. This transition shifts security responsibility entirely to Iraqi forces and moves US-Iraq defense cooperation to a bilateral advisory role. The withdrawal's completeness is confirmed, though the long-term security implications and regional power shifts remain uncertain.