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US-led coalition formally ends Iraq mission, withdrawal from Erbil complete

The Pentagon confirmed the official conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, with coalition forces and equipment having completed withdrawal from Erbil Air Base. This marks a formal end to the military mission, though the broader regional posture and residual advisory presence remain uncertain. The development shifts Iraq's security landscape and may affect regional power dynamics, particularly regarding Iranian influence and the ongoing fight against ISIS remnants.

Al Jazeera ARabout 7 hours agoUS, IQCredibility 46%View source

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Mosaic Score8.1

Model confidence0.9

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.5

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#coalition withdrawal #iraq #operation inherent resolve #us military #security transition

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activeGeopoliticsDefense1h ago

US Completes Formal Military Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending 23-Year Presence

The United States has formally concluded its military mission and completed the withdrawal of all combat troops from Iraq, ending a 23-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion. This transition shifts security responsibility entirely to Iraqi forces, though a residual advisory presence may remain. The withdrawal is confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources, but the long-term implications for regional stability, counterterrorism capacity, and Iranian influence remain uncertain.

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