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U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say

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The United States military will complete its withdrawal from Iraq by the end of September, according to statements from both the Iraqi Prime Minister and the Pentagon. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the nearly two-decade American military presence in the country.

American troops have been actively reducing their footprint in Iraq, withdrawing from various areas and consolidating their remaining forces in preparation for the complete departure. The drawdown represents the culmination of a gradual process of military repositioning that has been underway in recent months.

The coordinated announcement from both Iraqi and U.S. leadership indicates agreement on the timeline for the full withdrawal, reflecting developments in the bilateral relationship between the two countries regarding the American military presence on Iraqi soil.

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