Zakharova: Russia Welcomes Withdrawal of US Forces From Iraq
- 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.
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<p>While Russian troops are fighting in Ukraine, Moscow welcomed the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, Russia welcomed the completion of the US-led coalition mission in Iraq. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the country is able to guarantee its own security.</p>
The Russian Foreign Ministry reacted to the withdrawal of American and international coalition troops from Iraq.
As Iraq celebrates U.S. withdrawal, its struggle for sovereignty only begins
Iraq's jubilant Sovereignty Day marked the end of the U.S. military presence, but beneath the fireworks, the country faces old dilemmas: pro-Iranian militias wield power, regional rivals vie for influence and Iraq's economic recovery remains fragile
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