US Military Concludes Two Decades of Operations With Final Troop Departure From Iraq
· World · Al Jazeera, The Hindu
The United States military has officially ended its two-decade presence in Iraq with the departure of its last remaining troops. Deployed in 2003 to depose then-leader Saddam Hussein, US forces subsequently navigated a prolonged cycle of internal conflict and state instability. While credited with preventing total state collapse, the military presence faced frequent criticism for contributing to the post-invasion chaos. The Iraqi government now faces the challenge of managing national security independently following the withdrawal. Regional analysts and geopolitical experts are closely monitoring how the power vacuum will alter domestic stability and regional influence.
Why it matters
The complete US military withdrawal shifts total security responsibility to the Iraqi government, reshaping the geopolitical balance in the Middle East.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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