US Led Coalition Concludes Military Mission And Withdraws From Iraq
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The departure of the final coalition troops from Iraq marks the conclusion of a twelve-year military mission against extremist forces.
The United States-led coalition has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq, concluding a twelve-year operation originally launched to combat extremist groups. The final departure of personnel took place at a northern air base following an agreement between the governments in Washington and Baghdad. Citizens in the country expressed divided opinions regarding the departure and the future security situation.
- The final American service members departed from an air base located in northern Iraq.
- The complete withdrawal marks the end of a military presence that began twelve years prior.
- Operations were formally wound down under an agreement established between Washington and Baghdad.
- Local populations in Iraq offered mixed reactions regarding the departure of foreign troops.
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Why it matters
The departure concludes a major military deployment that reshaped regional security dynamics following the 2003 invasion and the subsequent rise of militant factions.
What outlets agree on
The United States and its coalition partners have finished withdrawing their remaining military personnel from Iraq, ending a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State group.
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- France 24Mixed reactions in Iraq on final day of US-led coalition withdrawal17h ago · open ↗
- ABC News (Australia)Last US-led coalition forces withdraw from Iraq after 12 years18h ago · open ↗
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