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US and coalition forces have withdrawn from Iraq, marking the formal end of a more than two-decade-long military presence.
The United States-led coalition against the Islamic State has concluded its military mission in Iraq. The final contingent of troops departed the country this week, fulfilling a 2024 drawdown agreement. Iraq's Prime Minister declared October 1st as Sovereignty Day to commemorate the occasion.
This withdrawal marks the formal end of a more than two-decade-long American military presence in Iraq. While the coalition mission has ended, Iraqi officials have indicated that partnerships will continue. The departure signifies a shift towards an Iraqi-led security effort, though regional dynamics and the influence of various militias remain significant factors in the country's stability.
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“The 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.”How each side headlined it
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Left: Left-leaning sources frame the departure of US-led coalition troops from Iraq as the formal end of a long military presence, coinciding with Iraq's declaration of Sovereignty Day.
Center: Centrist reporting focuses on the withdrawal of US and coalition forces from Erbil as Iraq prepares to mark its sovereignty, noting official statements from Iraqi spokespeople.
Right: Right-leaning outlets highlight Iraq's reclamation of sovereignty following the US-led coalition's withdrawal, with some suggesting the real power struggles will emerge after the American departure and others noting militia claims of victory.
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The last 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.
The U.S. military formally ends a more than two-decade-long presence in Iraq this week.
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The 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.
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