America's Exit from Iraq Raises Questions about Iran
Today, the final American military presence in Iraq was announced, following the withdrawal of the last coalition forces, despite ongoing security and military cooperation between Washington and Baghdad. Over the past decades, the United States has achieved substantial financial gains, with military deals with Iraq totaling around $23 billion, and evolving into broad economic and investment partnerships amounting to over $10 billion by 2025. Nonetheless, Washington has failed to accomplish its political and security objectives, especially in establishing a pro-American democratic regime, as Iran exploited the political vacuum and expanded its influence across Iraq and the region. The withdrawal of American forces is expected to further strengthen Iran’s influence, as challenges mount for the Iraqi government in maintaining stability, defending the country's borders, and confronting the resurgence of ISIS—particularly given the weakened capabilities of security forces and increasing pressures on the Kurdistan Region due to the declining American influence and the fragility of the Peshmerga forces.
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