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U.S. Military Withdraws from Iraq | Dayton News
The U.S. military is officially ending its 20-year presence in Iraq, with a full withdrawal set for September 30th — marking the close of a historic chapter since the 2003 invasion. After last year’s deal with Baghdad to dismantle operations against ISIS, most troops have already left, except those stationed in northern Kurdish bases amid ongoing regional tensions. Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed the deadline, stressing Iraqi forces are now fully capable of leading counterterrorism efforts. A U.S. official affirmed the mission’s success and that…
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