US completes withdrawal from Iraq bases

Final US and coalition forces withdraw from Iraq after more than a decade, ending the anti-ISIS mission as Baghdad shifts to bilateral ties.

4 stories333 sourcesUpdated Oct 1, 2026

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Iraq says remaining US forces will leave by September 30, ending the coalition mission.
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US completes Iraq withdrawal after 12-year anti-ISIS mission as Baghdad shifts to bilateral ties.
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Last US troops in Iraq.
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Italy Ends 12-Year Military Presence in Iraq.
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US Completes Withdrawal From Major Iraq Bases

Iraq says the remaining U.S. forces will leave by September 30, ending the U.S.-led coalition’s military mission as Baghdad shifts to bilateral security ties with Washington. The deadline is separate from Iraq’s effort to bring armed factions under state control, a process expected to continue into 2027 and opposed by some militias.

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U.S. completes Iraq withdrawal after 12-year anti-ISIS mission

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Last US troops in Iraq

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Italy Ends 12-Year Military Presence in Iraq

The U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in Iraq is ending as foreign forces, including Italy’s last troops after a 12-year deployment, withdraw. Baghdad is taking greater responsibility for security, but ISIS remnants and armed Iran-backed militias remain concerns.

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