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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 base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington, according to France 24.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq marks the end of a long period of American military intervention in the Middle East. In a broader context, Iraq will now have to deal with security and stability challenges in the region independently following the departure of US troops.
