U.S. troops leave Iraq, but future of Iran-backed militias remains uncertain
The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the U.S. war with Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.
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latimes.com
30.09.2026
Mixed reactions in Iraq on final day of US-led coalition withdrawal
The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last US troops left an air
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
Why is the US withdrawing its troops from Iraq?
A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country's leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy
The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain.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.
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npr.org
30.09.2026
US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission
The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq while relocating its headquarters to Jordan.
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foxnews.com
30.09.2026
US faces another major Middle East troop withdrawal, but threat remains
About 2,500 U.S. troops had remained in Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, but Baghdad's effort to disarm Iran-backed militias remains unfinished.
Politics
foxnews.com
30.09.2026
Chilly Markets and AI Safety Debates Derail Wall Street’s Blockbuster IPO Season
Plus, the U.S. military exits Iraq, and our latest poll shows Americans want populist policies that defy traditional political labels.
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wsj.com
30.09.2026
US officially concludes 'Inherent Resolve' mission in Iraq
The United States has officially concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, the Pentagon reported.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
30.09.2026
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
The Pentagon says U.S. forces and equipment in Iraq have been withdrawn, declaring ISIS defeated "as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region."
World
cbsnews.com
30.09.2026
Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening
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.
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npr.org
30.09.2026
The U.S. is pulling its last troops out of Iraq. How will it affect the Middle East
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, former U.S. National Security Advisor, about the impact the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq will have on the Middle East.
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npr.org
30.09.2026
U.S. forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State
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.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate
The last U.S. troops are leaving Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington
World
abcnews.com
30.09.2026
US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi off
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
The U.S. Military Exits Iraq, Leaving Behind a Nation in Peril
An Iraqi demand that tens of thousands of militants turn in their weapons falls short in a conflict fed by America’s war with Iran.
World
wsj.com
30.09.2026
American Troops Leave Iraq With a Warning for Iran
The withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan serve as a lesson on the limits of what U.S. military power can achieve. Or do they?
Politics
newsweek.com
29.09.2026
Kurdistan says it will have no air defense after coalition withdrawal
Iraq’s Kurdistan Region will be left without its own air defense system after the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces on September 30, the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs warned, saying the federal go
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.09.2026
US forces to leave last bases in Iraq despite fears Iran will exploit withdrawal
US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq, leaving the country where 4,500 of their comrades died over more than 20 years of war.
World
news.sky.com
29.09.2026
After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq
The U.S. military formally ends a more than two-decade-long presence in Iraq this week.
World
npr.org
27.09.2026
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
World
aljazeera.com
26.09.2026