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U.S. Military Withdrawal from Iraq | Annapolis News
The U.S. military is set to fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30th, marking the end of a 20-year presence that began in 2003. After last year’s agreement with Baghdad to wind down operations against ISIS, most troops have already departed — except for a small contingent stationed in the Kurdish region, where recent activity has occurred. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed the deadline, with U.S. officials praising the mission’s success and declaring Iraqi forces now ready to lead. Details on troop numbers and future deployments remain…
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