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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
CONFLICTSep 30US-led coalition ends its anti-jihadist mission in IraqThe US-led anti-jihadist mission in Iraq concludes after years of tensions and achievements against the Islamic State. The prime minister celebrates a new chapter of sovereignty. The end of the operation poses challenges for Iraq, such as arms control and Iranian influence. Pro-Iranian militias exClarín
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end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in IraqThe Pentagon says U.S. forces and equipment in Iraq have been withdrawn, declaring ISIS defeated "as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region."CBS News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]
POLITICSSep 30Iraq announces the departure of foreign troops and celebrates "a new stage" in the countryThe Iraqi leader declared the end of the international mission against extremism, marking the beginning of a sovereign and autonomous phase. Iraq is now focused on strengthening its institutions and establishing balanced relations after the departure of foreign forces.Clarín
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
POLITICSSep 30US forces are finally withdrawing from Iraq. But what does that mean for its future?Departure was agreed in 2024 under President Biden, and carried out by Trump despite war in IranThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 30US troops leave Iraq after 20 years: what is their legacy and what does the future hold for us?Les États-Unis prévoient de retirer leurs dernières troupes d'Irak d'ici le 30 septembre, mettant ainsi fin à une présence militaire qui avait débuté avec l'invasion menée par les États-Unis en 2003, qui avait renversé Saddam Hussein.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 30Iran urges US voters to oust Trump allies as American troops leave IraqIran is urging US voters to remove allies of former President Trump from office as American troops are reportedly withdrawing from Iraq. This highlights Iran's attempts to influence US elections amid ongoing geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.business-standard.com · India
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]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 30US forces leave Iraq today after two decadesUS forces are reportedly leaving Iraq today after a two-decade presence, marking a significant change in the region's military landscape. This event concludes a long period of military involvement.radio.gov.pk · Pakistan
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]
CONFLICTSep 30US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuumFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 30Goodnight Baghdad: US troops leave Iraq after 23 yearsThe Iraq War was already four-years-old when I walked down the ramp of a C-17 at Al Taqaddum Air Base in April 2007. The fact that I am writing these words is proof that I survived that deployment and a subsequent one to Afghanistan in 2013.In the years since, I transitioned back into civilian life, established a new career, and saw my kids grow up and escape the nest. During nearly all of that time, there were still American troops on the ground in Iraq. I have a son serving in the military today. He has never been to Iraq, but I can absolutely sympathize with the Iraq veterans who came home Responsible Statecraft
CONFLICTSep 30U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to IranU.S. military forces departed from bases in Iraq on Wednesday, a milestone in two bloody decades of American involvement.Washington Post World
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]
POLITICSSep 29Iraq begins importing gasoline via Syrian port to bypass the closed Strait of HormuzIraq has started importing gasoline through a Syrian port to circumvent the closed Strait of Hormuz. This indicates a strategic shift in energy supply routes due to regional disruptions.mymotherlode.com · United States
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