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  "id": 10988311,
  "title": "US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete-10988311",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261001/us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, the U.S. military declared the completion of its withdrawal of all troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission to combat the Islamic State group. The final U.S. soldiers departed an air base in the country's north following an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. This decision, reached two years ago, unfolded amidst the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which has occasionally escalated into Iraq, with Iran-backed militias targeting U.S. forces while the U.S. retaliates against their strongholds.\n\nThroughout recent years, the U.S. has seemingly pivoted its strategic focus away from the Middle East towards Asia, though this transition has been inconsistent, with the Pentagon oscillating between reducing its presence in the region and subsequently deploying to new conflicts, such as the current Iran war. Baghdad hailed the conclusion of the U.S. mission as evidence of the nation's growing strength and independence. The withdrawal was met with praise from Iran-backed factions but sparked apprehension among certain Iraqis, particularly those residing in the Kurdish region who harbor fears of potential resurgence.",
  "summary": "BAGHDAD — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it 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 backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran…",
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        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "As US troops leave Iraq, withdrawal carries risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/as-us-troops-leave-iraq-withdrawal-carries-risks",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:56:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T09:45:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Baghdad celebrates, Kurds concerned as US completes Iraq withdrawal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/baghdad-celebrates-kurds-concerned-as-us-completes-iraq-withdrawal",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:54:35.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "End Of An Era: US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/end-of-an-era-us-completes-military-withdrawal-from-iraq-after-12",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:11:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Why is the US withdrawing its troops from Iraq?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/why-is-the-us-withdrawing-its-troops-from-iraq",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:18:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/u-s-military-says-the-last-of-its-troops-in-iraq-have-withdrawn",
        "published": "2026-09-30T12:30:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq for Islamic State fight is complete",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/u-s-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-for-islamic",
        "published": "2026-09-30T14:07:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "US ends military mission in Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-ends-military-mission-in-iraq",
        "published": "2026-09-30T14:29:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pentagon-says-it-has-formally-completed-withdrawal-of-us-troops-from",
        "published": "2026-09-30T14:31:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-military-says-its-withdrawal-of-troops-from-iraq-is-complete-10992088",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:17:02.000Z"
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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."
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