US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against [...] The post US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is…
The U.S. military has officially completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, marking the conclusion of a 12-year mission to combat the Islamic State group. The final troops departed an air base in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, following an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. This departure occurs amid the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran-backed militias sometimes targeting U.S. forces in Iraq.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hailed the end of the U.S. mission as a symbol of the country's growing strength and independence. However, the withdrawal has been met with mixed reactions, with some Iraqi groups welcoming it while others, particularly in the Kurdish region, have expressed concerns, especially regarding the removal of U.S. air defense systems.
Meanwhile, the future of Iraqi militias, which the government has struggled to disarm, remains uncertain.
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