US formally concludes mission in Iraq
After more than a decade, the US-led coalition said it was ending its operation to fight the Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq and neighbouring Syria.
The United States has officially concluded its mission against jihadist groups in Iraq, marking the end of a decade-long operation dubbed Operation Inherent Resolve. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the conclusion, stating it aligns with the September 2024 US-Iraq joint statement and US national interests. The US-led coalition, which initially fought the Islamic State (IS) group in both Iraq and neighboring Syria, withdrew its forces from Erbil Air Base in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
This marks the successful completion of the military mission that defeated ISIS in Iraq. The Iraqi government welcomes the coalition's withdrawal, believing it removes the pretext for powerful Iran-backed militant factions to retain their weapons.
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