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  "id": 10824435,
  "title": "US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-forces-leave-iraq-raising-fears-of-iran-backed-militias-amid-power",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:04:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260930-us-forces-leave-iraq-raising-fears-of-iran-backed-militias-amid-power-vacuum"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State fighters room to rebuild their capabilities.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "US withdraws from Iraq leaving strategic vacuum as Iran-backed groups gain ground",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-withdraws-from-iraq-leaving-strategic-vacuum-as-iran-backed-groups",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-opening-for-iran",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:44:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-opening-for-iran-10634445",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:46:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "US forces to exit Iraq after decades, leaving gap for Iran and fear of ISIS attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-forces-to-exit-iraq-after-decades-leaving-gap-for-iran-and-fear-of",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:18:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-opening-for-iran-10798288",
        "published": "2026-09-29T22:40:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}