Zakharova: Russia Welcomes Withdrawal of US Forces From Iraq
The departure ends a 12-year campaign against Islamic State and leaves Baghdad facing security gaps and stronger pressure from Iran-backed militias.
- On Wednesday, the last United States forces withdrew from Iraq, ending a 23-year military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Iraq declared the occasion 'Sovereignty Day,' initiating a four-day national holiday.
- The US invaded Iraq in 2003, withdrew forces in 2011, then returned in 2014 to combat the Islamic State. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the recent departure marks the successful conclusion of that military mission.
- Approximately 1,500 personnel departed Erbil and other locations, transitioning the region from a wartime coalition to an Iraqi-led security effort. US soldiers have since arrived at their home base of Fort Hood, Texas.
- Iraqi leader Ali Al-Zaidi faces the complex task of reining in Iranian-backed militias, some of which have resisted disarmament. Al-Zaidi postponed the official deadline for state control of these forces until June 2027.
- A suspected Iranian drone struck a residential camp in Koya late Wednesday, according to Rudaw media, marking the second wave of attacks in a week. This reflects ongoing regional tensions despite the US withdrawal.
85 Articles
85 Articles
With the end of the anti-Isis mission the American military presence in Iraq is closed. Baghdad wants to bring the militias under state control, but the pro-Iranian groups celebrate the withdrawal and challenge the government. The article With the American withdrawal, the new game in Iraq is between Baghdad and Tehran comes from The Truth.
American Soul-Searching after the Iraq Withdrawal
In March 2003, the US Empire invaded and occupied Iraq under the rubric of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Last week, twenty-three years later, the last US troops have been withdrawn from Iraq. I think almost every American would agree with one thing about that particular foreign war: It did not bring freedom to the Iraqi people, […]
U.S. Leaves Iraq More Unstable Than It Found It in 2003 - LewRockwell
Twenty-three years ago, the United States invaded Iraq under the guise of finding and removing weapons of mass destruction. Less than a year later, the public learned there were no WMDs, despite persuasive dog-and-pony shows by the officials who had convinced Congress that there were. Even though the primary reason for the invasion was no longer in play, the U.S. military stuck around in Iraq until 2011, left, and then returned three years later…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
