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MILITARYSep 30US withdraws last remaining troops out of Iraq“As we step back and hand full primary responsibility for Iraq’s security to the Government of Iraq and the brave people of Iraq, US and Coalition forces stationed across the region will remain ready to respond to any ISIS threats that arise,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said.Breaking Defense
MILITARYSep 30U . S . Forces End Iraq Mission as Security Concerns Shift to Iraqi ForcesU.S. forces have concluded their mission in Iraq, with security responsibilities transitioning to Iraqi forces. This marks a significant change in the military presence and security landscape of the region.kabc.com · United States
MILITARYSep 30Riyadh gets closer to F-35s, Damascus presses sovereignty and an expert take on IranMiddle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou reviews top news from the region before speaking with defense analyst Ryan Bohl.Breaking Defense
MILITARYSep 30U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq after Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014CBS News
MILITARYSep 30Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission endsThe withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.BBC World
MILITARYSep 30Mixed reactions in Iraq on final day of US-led coalition withdrawalThe US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last US troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington.France 24 [en]
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 30Saudi Arabia , Bulgaria Discuss Bolstering Defense , Military CooperationSaudi Arabia and Bulgaria are engaging in discussions aimed at strengthening their defense and military cooperation. This signifies efforts to enhance bilateral security ties.english.aawsat.com · Syria
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 29US troops fully withdraw from Baghdad base after two decadesUS Army soldiers have fully withdrawn from the US base in Baghdad.Al Jazeera [en]