US-led coalition concludes mission in Iraq after more than a decade
A US-led coalition formally ended its military mission in Iraq on Wednesday following an agreement reached in September 2024.
Troops withdraw from southern bases
Coalition forces originally deployed in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group have now withdrawn gradually from bases across the country. Their presence is now restricted solely to the autonomous northern Kurdistan region. The Pentagon stated that the United States will continue to provide targeted training and intelligence support to Iraqi partners.
Iraqi leaders celebrate sovereignty
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hailed the event as a new era of sovereignty for the nation. Government officials believe the withdrawal deprives armed factions of excuses used to retain their arsenal. Baghdad plans to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1.
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