According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), United States President Donald Trump has officially announced the completion of the withdrawal of all remaining American troops from Iraq. The announcement marks the formal conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve, the multi-national military campaign launched to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) in the region.
President Trump described the withdrawal as a significant victory for both the United States and the Iraqi government. He stated that the mission to dismantle the territorial capabilities of ISIS militants has been successfully achieved, allowing for the transition of security responsibilities entirely to Iraqi national forces. The administration framed the move as a fulfillment of long-standing policy goals regarding the reduction of US military presence in the Middle East.
The withdrawal follows years of complex security coordination between Washington and Baghdad. While the US military presence in Iraq has been a central pillar of regional stability efforts since the defeat of the ISIS caliphate, the transition marks a new phase in bilateral relations. Observers note that the move will likely shift the focus of US-Iraq cooperation toward diplomatic and economic engagement as the Iraqi government assumes full control over its domestic security landscape.
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Original report: QNA