Timeline of U.S. Exit from Iraq
The U.S. Department of Defense, "Pentagon," officially announced the end of Operation "Steadfast Resolve" in Iraq, with the withdrawal of the last coalition forces from Erbil Air Base. This marks the conclusion of the military coalition's presence in the country after approximately two years of the phased withdrawal. However, the United States will continue to provide training and intelligence support to Iraqi partners, with some U.S. naval personnel remaining to secure diplomatic missions. Officials emphasize that future security cooperation will take the form of bilateral relations based on mutual respect and shared interests. This development comes after the U.S. troop presence in Iraq peaked at over 170,000 soldiers in 2007 and has now decreased to around 2,500 soldiers. The withdrawal coincides with efforts to strengthen Iraqi sovereignty, though there are warnings about the risks of a repeat of the ISIS scenario if the country's defense and security capabilities wane.
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