U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq for Islamic State fight is complete
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The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the U.S. military has formally completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq. The move concludes a mission against the Islamic State that began 12 years ago, following an agreement reached between the two nations two years prior.
Baghdad characterized the end of the U.S. military mission as an indicator of Iraq's growing strength and national sovereignty. Meanwhile, the completion of the withdrawal unfolds against the broader geopolitical backdrop of an ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which has occasionally spilled over into Iraqi territory.
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PBS NewsHour (US)Highlights Baghdad's perspective on Iraqi sovereignty and national strength.
Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, US) (US)Emphasizes the regional context of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
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