After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq
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- Euronewsseen 1 Oct, 16:43headline rewritten
US-led coalition ends anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq amid heightened regional tensions and security fearsUS coalition ends Iraq mission as pro-Iran factions refuse to disarm - PBS NewsHourseen 3 Oct, 05:00description edited
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U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with James Jeffrey and Feisal Istrabadi. Jeffrey was ambassador to Iraq under President Obama, and Estrabadi served as Iraq's ambassador to the UN.U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with James Jeffrey and Feisal Istrabadi. Jeffrey was ambassador to Iraq under President Obama, and Istrabadi served as Iraq's ambassador to the UN.
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Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- ksut.org21:14first to report
The U.S. military formally ends a more than two-decade-long presence in Iraq this week.
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- kasu.org27 Sept, 21:14their copy
- wkyufm.org27 Sept, 21:14their copy
Tue, 29 September 2026
4 reports- Channel News Asia06:44
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- duluthnewstribune.com29 Sept, 14:08their copy
- mitchellrepublic.com29 Sept, 14:08their copy
- thedickinsonpress.com29 Sept, 14:08their copy
- al-monitor.com29 Sept, 17:24their copy
- South China Morning Post07:03
US 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...
- justsecurity.org12:15
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
- dailycaller.com20:19
The United States is set to end its Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq by Wednesday after nearly two decades of occupation.
Wed, 30 September 2026
41 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:01
US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic State Reuters US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State The Times of Israel US troops exit Iraq after more than a decade DW.com U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran The Washington Post The new battle for Iraq The Economist
- juancole.com00:15
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) - I was a little surprised to see that the Vietnamese internet news agency Vietnam.vn has an Arabic service. It carried an article yesterday from the newspaper
- Google News - Top Stories01:04
US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum France 24 The new battle for Iraq The Economist U.S. withdraws final troops from Iraq NPR The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete AP News Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the Conclusion of the U.S. Military Mission in Iraq U.S. Department of War (.gov)
- 24sata (Croatia)04:33
Povlačenje, koji su pozdravili Iran i njegovi saveznici, dogovoreno je 2024. u vrijeme predsjednika Joea Bidena i provedeno u mandatu Donalda Trumpa i rata protiv Irana koji utjecaj u Iraku ostvaruje preko nekih oružanih skupina
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)30 Sept, 05:27their copy
- kashmirlife.net04:58
SRINAGAR: The United States has completed the withdrawal of its forces from their remaining bases in Iraq, ending a military presence that began more than two decades ago and prompting concerns over the growing influence of Iran-backed groups and the possibility of an Islamic State resurgence. Follow Us On G-Ne w s | Whatsapp …
- DW Top Stories06:22
The 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.
- iheart.com07:13
The U.S. is set to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq on September 30, ending a 12-year mission against ISIS. Iraq will celebrate the withdrawal with a national holiday. Concerns remain over security and the influence of Iran-backed militias as the U.S. shifts focus to economic cooperatio...
- iheart.com07:13
The U.S. is set to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq on September 30, ending a 12-year mission against ISIS. Iraq will celebrate the withdrawal with a national holiday. Concerns remain over security and the influence of Iran-backed militias as the U.S. shifts focus to economic cooperatio...
- iheart.com07:13
The U.S. is set to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq on September 30, ending a 12-year mission against ISIS. Iraq will celebrate the withdrawal with a national holiday. Concerns remain over security and the influence of Iran-backed militias as the U.S. shifts focus to economic cooperatio...
- iheart.com07:13
The U.S. is set to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq on September 30, ending a 12-year mission against ISIS. Iraq will celebrate the withdrawal with a national holiday. Concerns remain over security and the influence of Iran-backed militias as the U.S. shifts focus to economic cooperatio...
- khaama.com07:15
US forces have completed their withdrawal from Iraq after 23 years, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.
- Japan Times08:03
The departure, celebrated as a victory by Tehran and its allies, was agreed in 2024 under President Biden and carried out by the Trump administration.
- Google News - Top Stories08:28
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete AP News After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future The New York Times US completes Iraq troop withdrawal, ending its 12-year mission against ISIS Baltimore Sun Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the Conclusion of the U.S. Military Mission in Iraq U.S. Department of War (.gov) US withdraws forces from bases in Iraq on Tuesday, raising fears of vacuum for terror groups | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
- kedm.org08:42
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS.
- NPR News08:43
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.
- townhall.com09:00
U.S. officially ends over two decades of military presence in Iraq with final troop withdrawal.
- NYT World09:31
Some 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.
- wrvo.org11:13
The 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.
- Google News - Top Stories11:53
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq CBS News U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran The Washington Post US ends military mission in Iraq The Hill American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading The New York Times The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete CNN
- bne IntelliNews11:59
Credit: bne IntelliNews Iraqi armed factions have called a Baghdad rally on September 30 to celebrate the US forces' exit, as the coalition mission ends and Kataib Hezbollah and others refuse to disarm ahead of a June 2027 deadline.
- Al Jazeera English12:33
Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.
- PBS NewsHour14:07
The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group and prompting President Donald Trump to hail the conclusion of "a very expensive excursion into Hell."
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- wsfa.com30 Sept, 08:23their copy
- Google News - Top Stories15:07
U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran washingtonpost.com Trump hails the US military’s exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission AP News America leaves Iraq, again vox.com US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate CNN Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the Conclusion of the U.S. Military Mission in Iraq war.gov
- adn.com15:56
The Pentagon says it has ended a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.
- omanobserver.om16:06
BAGHDAD: Iraqis celebrated the departure of US forces after more than two decades of war on Wednesday, though many were worried that a security vacuum...
- theintelligencer.net16:45
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington. The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes […]
- jpost.com17:00
Baghdad asked the US to return. Now, in a kind of “no good deed goes unpunished” manner, Iraq is celebrating the US leaving after asking the US for help.
- Google News - Top Stories17:39
U.S. ends ISIS-fighting mission in Iraq as regional security fears mount NBC News U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran The Washington Post Trump hails the US military’s exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission AP News Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the Conclusion of the U.S. Military Mission in Iraq war.gov US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate CNN
- Le Figaro (France)17:46
«J’avais le choix entre rester ou partir et j’ai estimé, sans aucun doute, qu’il était temps pour les États-Unis de rentrer à la maison», a déclaré le président américain sur Truth Social.
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:23
DONALD Trump objavio je povlačenje posljednjih američkih snaga iz Iraka, čime završava operacija Inherent Resolve. Pohvalio je novog iračkog premijera Alija al-Zaidija kao ključnu figuru.
- The Guardian World18:40
Twelve years after US mission against IS began, Trump hails ‘great day for America’ and calls Iraq war ‘a quagmire’ The Pentagon has announced it has formally completed its withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, two years after the withdrawal was agreed to and 12 years since the US mission to fight the Islamic State started. After the announcement, Iran and its allies celebrated the departure as a victory, while Iraqi security experts worry that the withdrawal could give IS and others a chance to...
- The Hill18:43
President 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...
- al-monitor.com18:57
By Ahmed RasheedDUBAI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - US forces are set to withdraw on Wednesday from their last bases in Iraq, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies, which have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.Still, since its 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US has held effective control of the country's oil revenue dollars, giving Washington extraordinary leverage over Baghdad's affairs, with implications for regional dynamics...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)20:25
Donald Trump poinformował, że ostatni amerykańscy żołnierze opuścili Irak. Prezydent USA uznał zakończenie operacji Inherent Resolve za ważny moment dla Ameryki i podkreślił, że kraj pozostaje pod przywództwem premiera Alego al-Zaidiego, którego popiera.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:38
US president says last American forces are leaving Iraq as Operation Inherent Resolve comes to an end
- Polsat News (Poland)21:05
Donald Trump nazwał operację wycofania ostatnich amerykańskich żołnierzy z Iraku wielkim dniem dla Stanów Zjednoczonych. Bardzo złe decyzje doprowadziły nas pierwotnie do zaangażowania się w ten koszmar, ale wkrótce będzie to już część historii - skomentował. Według prezydenta USA kraj zostaje w dobrych rękach.
- wqcs.org22:20
The U.S. military has been in Iraq for much of the past 35 years. A low-key ceremony Wednesday marked the formal departure of U.S. forces at a time when Iraq is still facing an uncertain future.
- Japan Times22:34
The withdrawal of troops ended the largest U.S. war of the century, which brought devastation and chaos from which Iraq has yet to fully emerge.
- Google News - Top Stories22:40
Former diplomats assess U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and region's future PBS US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate CNN Iraq celebrates withdrawal of US-led coalition forces Yahoo How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw? Al Jazeera Explainer: How the US controls Iraq's oil revenues Reuters
- PBS NewsHour22:40edited after publishing
U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital -- but also concern about what comes next. For insight and analysis, Geoff Bennett spoke with James Jeffrey and Feisal Istrabadi. Jeffrey was ambassador to Iraq under President Obama, and Istrabadi served as Iraq's ambassador to the UN.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Gli ultimi soldati degli Stati Uniti lasciano l’Iraq dopo 23 anni di guerre e operazioni anti-terrorismo. Ma il bilancio è amaro
Thu, 1 October 2026
7 reports- Times of India00:22
- Al Jazeera English01:11
Night time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday.
- yalibnan.com02:30
- Euronews04:08edited after publishing
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US-led coalition ends anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq amid heightened regional tensions and security fearsThe US-led force has been operating in Iraq for 12 years to dismantle IS terrorist group networks which had threatened to take over the region and plunge it into instability.
- bne IntelliNews08:14
Credit: bne IntelliNews Iran's Revolutionary Guards say the US withdrawal from Iraq is the first step towards avenging Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and demand a full US exit from the region.
- arkansasonline.com08:32
BAGHDAD -- The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group and prompting President Donald Trump to hail the conclusion of "a very expensive excursion into Hell."
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:42
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say US should leave the region and let its countries’ peoples manage their own security
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)04:00
Bagdad a décrété le 1ᵉʳ octobre « Journée de la célébration », après vingt-trois années de présence militaire des Etats-Unis depuis l’invasion de mars 2003, tandis que le président américain Donald Trump se félicitait d’une « victoire » pour les deux pays.
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- Le Monde English2 Oct, 15:00their copy
- ABC News (Australia)18:30
What so many of the current major global conflicts have in common with the debacle in Iraq is their undefined, or sometimes not truthfully defined, missions.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:12
Die letzten US-Truppen haben den Irak nach 23 Jahren verlassen, aber die Iran-treuen Milizen verweigern die vereinbarte Entwaffnung. Das Land mit seinem komplizierten Machtgefüge gerät ins Schlingern.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)23:08
Estados Unidos parece estar atascado en Oriente Próximo. No tiene una salida fácil de su guerra con Irán. Sin embargo, el conflicto, independientemente de cómo termine, marcará de hecho algo muy diferente: el momento en que Estados Unidos se retire de la región, en el sentido de que renuncie definitivamente a su hegemonía allí. Por primera vez desde que las grandes potencias desmembraron el Imperio Otomano hace un siglo, el orden general de Oriente Próximo ya no se impondrá desde lejos....
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- tportal (Croatia)05:54
Irak su prošli tjedan napustili posljednji američki vojnici, što su pozdravili gotovo svi upleteni u život te zemlje