US Military Completes Troop Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending 12-Year Mission Against ISIS
The US military announced it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops departed from an air base in northern Iraq.
Philadelphia, PA, September 30, 2026 —
The United States military has officially concluded its mission in Iraq, announcing the complete withdrawal of all American troops from the country. This development signifies the end of a 12-year U.S. military presence, primarily focused on combating the Islamic State group.
According to the announcement, the final contingent of U.S. troops departed from an air base located in northern Iraq. The exact date of the final withdrawal was not provided in the announcement. The mission, spanning over a decade, aimed to counter and degrade the capabilities of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the region.
The withdrawal marks a significant milestone in U.S. foreign policy and its engagement in the Middle East. The duration of the mission underscores the protracted nature of the conflict against ISIS. Details regarding the specific number of troops withdrawn or the operational capacity left behind were not immediately available. The departure concludes a long-standing military operation that has shaped regional dynamics and U.S. military posture for over a decade.
Story summarized from the original created by QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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