U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq after Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014
Summary
The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, ending a nearly two-decade presence that began with the 2003 invasion. This withdrawal also concludes the U.S. campaign called Operation Inherent Resolve, which targeted ISIS and started 12 years ago.Key Facts
- The U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 and maintained a military presence for 23 years.
- Operation Inherent Resolve began about 12 years ago to fight ISIS groups in Iraq.
- The U.S. military has now fully left Iraq following this long operation.
- This marks the end of U.S. combat missions related to ISIS in Iraq.
- The withdrawal followed ongoing efforts to reduce foreign military involvement in the country.
- The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio.
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