The US completed its withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq on 29 September 2026, ending a 12‑year mission to fight the Islamic State. Credit: Image: france24.com via source article · All rights reserved
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The US military completed its withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq on 2026-09-29.[1]
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Final Day of Withdrawal
On 29 September 2026 the United States announced that the final American troops had left Iraq, ending a 12‑year mission that had been directed at eradicating the Islamic State. The departure of the last U.S. soldiers from a northern air base marked the conclusion of a formal bilateral deal negotiated between Baghdad and Washington.[1]
Mixed Reactions in Iraq
Reactions within Iraq were divided. While some welcomed the end of foreign military presence as a step toward greater sovereignty, others expressed concern over potential security gaps left by the withdrawal.[1]
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