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US withdraws from Iraq after 23 years
The United States has announced the end of its military presence in Iraq after 23 years, with the last coalition forces departing from Erbil Base, thus concluding "Operation Iraqi Freedom," which began in 2014 to combat ISIS. This comes in accordance with an agreement between Washington and Baghdad in 2024, as the threat from ISIS has diminished and the primary security responsibility has shifted to Iraqi forces. Nonetheless, security cooperation continues in areas such as training and intelligence. Despite the withdrawal, Iraq still faces security challenges due to the influence of Iran-backed militias and efforts to establish state control over weapons, especially amid ongoing regional tensions between Washington and Tehran. The withdrawal marks the beginning of a new phase in the security relationship between the two countries, with lingering concerns about internal power balances and the impact of Iranian influence on national stability.
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