US completes military withdrawal from Iraq
US forces end two-decade presence as Iran and ISIS threats remain.
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What happened
US forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq, ending a two-decade presence. 134 CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said US forces handed primary responsibility for Iraq's security to the Government of Iraq. 3 The withdrawal was agreed to in 2024. 12
Why it matters
The transition creates risks for US counterterrorism efforts against the Islamic State and for the ongoing US conflict with Iran. 12 Iraq faces the challenge of maintaining security and balance between Washington and Tehran. 2 Iran and its allies celebrated the US departure as a victory. 4
What to watch
US and Coalition forces stationed across the region will remain ready to respond to any ISIS threats that arise. 3
Sources · 4
[1]As the last US troops leave Iraq today, the transition carries risks — both for US counterterrorism efforts against the Islamic State and the ongoing US conflict with Iran. www.semafor.com/article/09/3...
Semafor · Bluesky
[2]EE.UU. completa su retirada militar de Irak y advierten sobre un “peligroso vacío” que pueden aprovechar Irán e ISIS
La Nación (Argentina)
[3]US withdraws last remaining troops out of Iraq
Breaking Defense
[4]US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran
Defense News
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