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Last U.S. troops leave Iraq

The final U.S. exit from Iraq was set for September 30.

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  1. US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decades

    US Army soldiers have fully withdrawn from the US base in Baghdad.

    War & Conflict · Al Jazeera English · · Read at Al Jazeera English ↗

  2. US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran

    U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies.

    War & Conflict · Defense News · · Read at Defense News ↗

  3. Iraq: US troops withdraw from their Iraqi US-led Operation Inherent Resolve mission against ISIS after 12 years

    As the US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad declares a new era of sovereignty. But as US troops leave, questions remain over militias, foreign forces and the country's future security.

    War & Conflict · DW · · Read at DW ↗

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