Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory
CNN • • nation
Key Points:
- Iraq's government announced the complete withdrawal of US forces from military facilities within its federal territory, excluding the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region where US troops remain stationed at Harir Air Base.
- The final US contingent left Al-Asad Air Base in Anbar province, ending a military presence that lasted over two decades, with control of the base now fully under Iraqi security forces.
- The withdrawal follows years of US military drawdown after Iraq's 2023 request and coincides with ongoing regional tensions between the US and Iran, including past attacks on US forces at Al-Asad by Iran-backed militias.
- Iraqi officials stated their armed forces are capable of securing the country independently and emphasized future US cooperation will focus on training, equipment
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