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US - Sep 30, 2026 - US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after years of operations - The US military concludes its 12-year involvement in Iraq combating ISIS. With the completion of their troop withdrawal from a northern air base, the Iraqi government has welcomed this move, considering it a step towards greater national autonomy. However, concerns linger about the influence of Iranian-backed militias and their continued presence in the region. Reactions to the withdrawal are mixed, with relief felt by some and apprehension expressed by others.

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