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MILITARYSep 30US troops wrap up Iraq mission 12 years after Islamic State offensiveIraq is closing a major chapter in its post-2003 history as the US-led coalition against Islamic State ends its mission – more than two decades after France opposed the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.RFI [en]
MILITARYSep 30US-Led Coalition Ends Mission In IraqCoalition troops were deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight the Islamic State, which had seized territory and committed atrocities, including massacres and enslavement. The post US-Led Coalition Ends Mission In Iraq appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYSep 30US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year missionThe U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq while relocating its headquarters to Jordan.Fox News World
MILITARYSep 30US troops are leaving Iraq, but the US should stayThe end of Operation Inherent Resolve should not be the end of Washington's engagement with this important country in a region vital to US interests. The post US troops are leaving Iraq, but the US should stay appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
MILITARYSep 30US ends troop mission in Iraq, Baghdad to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. Coalition troops deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight Islamic State, which had seized large swathes of territory, committing massacres and forcing thousands of women and children into slavery. The group was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria in 2019, but coalition forces...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 30American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After InvadingThe Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. From the earliest days, there were signs of the trouble ahead, our correspondent recalls.NYT World
MILITARYSep 30After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain FutureSome Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.NYT World
MILITARYSep 30U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in IraqThe Pentagon says U.S. forces and equipment in Iraq have been withdrawn, declaring ISIS defeated "as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region."CBS News
MILITARYSep 30‘The country has become a battlefield’: Last US troops exit IraqThe last US troops in Iraq, part of a coalition to fight the Islamic State group, were slated to leave the country on Wednesday under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. As the Iraqi army officially takes over the coalition’s remaining bases, the government is seeking to strengthen its military capabilities and reaffirm its sovereignty. Meanwhile, some living near the US bases who have been caught in the crossfire of attacks are hoping for a fresh start. Our journalists Amar el-Hameedawi, Marie-Charlotte Roupie and Laurent Berstecher sent this report from Iraq.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 30The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete - AP NewsTrump hails the US military’s exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State AP NewsAP News
MILITARYSep 30Foreign troops who fought against ISIS leave Iraq: mission timelineThe international coalition led by the US concludes its mission in Iraq after 12 years of fighting extremism, marking the end of the foreign deployment. It is estimated that the alliance's attacks caused thousands of civilian casualties, while Iraq celebrates the withdrawal as a milestone of national sovereignty.Clarín
MILITARYSep 30US troops exit Iraq after more than a decadeThe current deployment began in 2014 in an effort to combat 'Islamic State' extremists. Iran, which has sought a complete removal of the US military from the Middle East, celebrated the withdrawal.DW News [en]
MILITARYSep 30US-Led Troops Exit IraqIraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi declared that October 1, the day following the coalition's departure, should be celebrated as Sovereignty Day. The post US-Led Troops Exit Iraq appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYSep 30American soldiers leave Iraq after 23 yearsVandaag zijn de laatste Amerikaanse troepen uit Irak vertrokken. Daarmee is een eind gekomen aan 23 jaar militaire Amerikaanse aanwezigheid in Irak. Irak viert dit als een feestdag: de regering noemt 30 september 'dag van de soevereiniteit'. Volgens de regering van premier Al-Zaidi is het Iraakse leger klaar om het land zelf te beschermen. Toch staat Irak nu voor een aantal uitdagingen, zoals de door Iran gesteunde milities die in het land actief zijn. Op het hoogtepunt van de Irak-oorlog waren er zo'n 170.000 Amerikaanse militairen in Irak. De Amerikanen trokken zich in 2011 terug, maar in 20NOS Buitenland
MILITARYBREAKINGSep 30US-led coalition ends mission in IraqThe last US-led coalition troops are due to leave Iraq on Wednesday under a 2024 drawdown agreement. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has declared October 1 Sovereignty Day.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 29Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdrawIraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 29Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?More than two decades of US military presence in Iraq comes to an end.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 29U.S. military set to fully withdraw from Iraq after two decadesThe U.S. military is preparing for a full withdrawal from Iraq after two decades of presence. This marks a major shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 29Final US forces to exit Iraq after two decadesThe final US forces are set to withdraw from Iraq after two decades, signifying the end of a long-term military presence in the region.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
MILITARYSep 29US forces set to complete withdrawal from Iraq after 2 decadesUS forces are set ⁠to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war. Iraqi security experts say the withdrawal – agreed in 2024 under President Joe Biden and carried out by Donald Trump’s administration even as it wages war against Iran – could give Tehran and its powerful allies free rein, while also allowing other US enemies...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 28After more than two decades , U . S . forces prepare to leave Iraqkuaf.com · United States
MILITARYSep 28After more than two decades , U . S . forces prepare to leave IraqAfter over two decades, United States forces are preparing to withdraw from Iraq. This marks a significant development in international military presence and regional dynamics.wbaa.org · United States
MILITARYSep 27After more than two decades , U . S . forces prepare to leave IraqU.S. forces are preparing to withdraw from Iraq after over two decades of presence. This represents a major change in military deployment in the region.spokanepublicradio.org · United States
MILITARYSep 25Will Turkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?Ankara agrees to gradually hand over a base in Sinjar.Al Jazeera [en]