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US-led coalition withdraws from Iraq after 12-year anti-IS mission

The US-led international coalition is ending its military presence in Iraq on Wednesday, concluding a 12-year campaign against the Islamic State. The withdrawal follows a formal request from Baghdad and marks a shift in Iraq's security posture, though residual US forces may remain under a separate bilateral arrangement. The move reduces US military footprint in the Middle East and raises questions about Iraq's capacity to counter a potential IS resurgence.

El Espectador1 day agoUS, IQCredibility 22%View source

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Mosaic Score7.6

Model confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.2

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#us-military #iraq #coalition-withdrawal #islamic-state #middle-east-security

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activeGeopoliticsDefense3h 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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