U.S. Completes Troop Withdrawal from Iraq After Two Decades
The U.S. military has fully withdrawn from Iraq, ending a 20-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion. The withdrawal, agreed upon in 2024 under the Biden administration and carried out by the Trump administration, comes after the defeat of the Islamic State and the killing of Iranian General Soleimani. Iran and its allies celebrate the withdrawal as a victory, while Iraqi security officials warn that the move is premature. The withdrawal leaves behind a security vacuum that could be filled by extremist groups.190 sourcesSee all sources