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What is confirmed

  • The US military completed its withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq on 2026-09-29.[1]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

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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