Mixed reactions in Iraq on final day of US-led coalition withdrawal
Summary
The US military has fully withdrawn its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group. The last American soldiers left a northern Iraqi air base, following an agreement between the governments of Baghdad and Washington.Key Facts
- The US completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq on September 30, 2026.
- This marks the end of a 12-year mission focused on fighting the Islamic State (IS) group.
- The final US troops left from an air base in northern Iraq.
- The withdrawal happened under a deal between Iraq’s government and the US government.
- The mission began after the rise of the Islamic State group in the region.
- The move has led to mixed reactions within Iraq.
- The withdrawal reflects changes in US military priorities in the Middle East.
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