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US ends 20-year military presence in Iraq as forces withdraw
NPR·US · IQ · IR·about 17 hours ago
The US military has fully withdrawn from Iraq, per Iraqi sources. This marks a major shift in US force posture in the Middle East, ending a two-decade presence. The move raises questions about regional security and the future of counter-ISIS operations.
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The US military has formally concluded its two-decade presence in Iraq, marking a significant shift in its Middle East force posture. This withdrawal is confirmed by US sources and partially confirmed by Iraqi sources, with high confidence. Key uncertainties remain regarding residual security cooperation and the future of counter-ISIS operations.