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POLITICSSep 30Trump says US exit from Iraq a ‘victory’ for both countriesPresident Trump touted the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq as a win for both countries more than 20 years after the start of the Iraq War. “It’s a victory for the United States, it’s a victory for Iraq and a decisive victory over ISIS, which has been completely decimated,” Trump said speaking at…The Hill
POLITICSSep 30Trump celebrates US military exit from Iraq as the end of a ‘very expensive excursion into Hell’The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the US and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into IraqThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 30Trump hails US military exit from Iraq after 12 - year missionPresident Trump praised the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iraq, marking the end of a twelve-year mission. This signifies a major shift in American foreign policy and military presence in the region.yourlocalguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom
MILITARYSep 30Trump hails the US military exit from Iraq after 12 - year mission – Brandon SunPresident Trump praised the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iraq, marking the end of a twelve-year mission. This signifies a major shift in American foreign policy and military presence in the region.brandonsun.com · Canada
MILITARYSep 30U.S. military clears out of Iraq after 12 years of anti-ISIS operationThe U.S. military announced that it's ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, which began in 2014 to combat ISIS. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News
MILITARYSep 30The US Military Says Its Withdrawal of Troops From Iraq Is CompleteThe US Military has announced the completion of its troop withdrawal from Iraq. This signifies the official end of a military presence in the country.military.com · United States
MILITARYSep 30The Iraqi defector "Curve Ball" | 60 Minutes ArchiveThe U.S. military has declared an end to its Iraq-based anti-ISIS operation, more than 20 years after initially invading the country to oust then-President Saddam Hussein. Back in 2011, Bob Simon interviewed the Iraqi defector code-named "Curve Ball," whose false tale of a mobile, biological weapons program was the chief justification for the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. "Telling the truth is not for me," Curve Ball told Simon.CBS News
CONFLICTSep 30Iran's domination, ISIS resurgence, development of local militias... Iraq faces multiple threats after the American military withdrawalLe Figaro International
MILITARYSep 30US forces complete departure from Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq endsUS and other anti-Islamic State coalition forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq on September 30, ending Operation Inherent Resolve as Baghdad marked what it called a restoration of Iraqi sovereignty. The departure comes amid concerns about Iran-backed militias, air-defense gaps in the Kurdistan Region, and the future of US-Iraq security cooperation. The post US forces complete departure from Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq ends appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
MILITARYSep 30After two decades, US forces leave Iraq to an uncertain futureSome Iraqis are celebrating the end of a military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens nextIrish Times World
MILITARYBREAKINGSep 30U.S. withdraws from Iraq, declaring an end to major anti-ISIS operationTwo decades after Operation Inherent Resolve began, U.S. troops have finally withdrawn from Iraq. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.CBS News
MILITARYSep 30US ends official military operations in Iraq after 23 years of occupationThe United States has concluded its official military operations in Iraq after a 23-year presence. This marks a significant shift in international relations and military involvement in the region.presstv.co.uk
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
POLITICSSep 30Iran receives US reply as Washington pulls out of IraqIran has received a reply from the US, coinciding with Washington's withdrawal from Iraq. This indicates diplomatic exchanges and military shifts impacting regional dynamics.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
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 30U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq after Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014CBS News
POLITICSSep 30How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdrawIraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.Al Jazeera [en]
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
POLITICSSep 30How a Bush-era New York Fed account gave the US ultimate leverage over Iraq’s oil wealthSince its 2003 ​invasion of Iraq, the US has held effective control of the country's oil revenue dollarsThe Independent 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]
CONFLICTSep 30Why is the US withdrawing its troops from Iraq?A 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. France 24's Angela Diffley takes a look at the security challenges facing the country and why the US has chosen this moment to take its troops out.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 30U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policyThe U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.NPR News
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]