US exits Iraq as Trump cites victory over Daesh, vows Iran war ending ‘very soon’
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday (early Thursday in the Gulf) that the last American forces have left Iraq, declaring the end of the long-running US mission against the Daesh (Islamic State) group. He predicted that the separate war with Iran would be over “very soon.” Trump has publicly framed the Iraq pullout as a “victory” and the “end of an excursion from hell,”…
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that all American troops had departed Iraq, announcing the conclusion of the lengthy US mission against the Daesh (Islamic State) group. He described the withdrawal from Erbil Air Base as a "victory for the United States" and "a decisive victory over ISIS," stating it was concluding under his leadership.
At the White House and in posts on Truth Social, Trump predicted that the separate conflict with Iran would conclude "very soon." He emphasized that he had opted to "go home" rather than prolong the mission. US Central Command confirmed an orderly departure of American forces from northern Iraq. President Trump's statement about the impending end of the war with Iran was met with skepticism, as he offered no specific timeline or details.
Critics noted the discrepancy between Trump's optimistic tone and the ongoing US combat operations and casualties in the Iran war.
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