U.S. Ends 12-Year ISIS-Fighting Mission in Iraq as Regional Security Fears Mount
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The last American troops assigned to fight ISIS in Iraq pulled out of the country Wednesday, concluding a 12-year military campaign that dismantled the extremist group's self-declared caliphate. President Donald Trump described the departure as a decisive victory over ISIS, which he stated has been completely decimated. Iraqi officials welcomed the end of Operation Inherent Resolve, but Kurdish officials in northern Iraq expressed concern over regional stability amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Iran-backed militias have previously targeted U.S. personnel and diplomats, raising fears that Tehran might seek to capitalize on the U.S. withdrawal. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the orderly departure marked the successful conclusion of the mission, though remnants of the Islamic State terrorist group remain active.
Why it matters
The complete U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq reshapes regional security dynamics and leaves local allies vulnerable to potential resurgences by ISIS remnants and Iran-backed militias.
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