U.S. Troops Leave Iraq America’s 23-Year Military Chapter Closes as Militias Refuse to Disarm
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The United States is preparing to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq, marking the end of a major chapter in America’s long military involvement in the country. This in-depth analysis explores the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq, the end of the Global Coalition’s military mission against ISIS, Iraq’s growing responsibility for national security, the future of the Iraqi military and Kurdish Peshmerga, and the unresolved question of Iran-backed militias and disarmament. Discover what the September 30, 2026 withdrawal deadline could mean for Iraq, the United States, Iran, ISIS…
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