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US pulls out of Iraq
The United States officially halted its "Steel Resolve" operation in Iraq, which is considered more of a structural shift than a complete military withdrawal. The U.S. reduced its direct presence while maintaining a limited functional footprint. The bases at Ain al-Asad, Erbil, and Harir were handed over, while hundreds of soldiers were deployed in Jordan and other bases, and air support was scaled back. Despite these changes, Iraq still faces serious security challenges from Iranian-backed factions and ISIS. Iraq and neighboring countries view the withdrawal as an opportunity to reposition themselves, though their interests differ. Iran sees its expanded influence as a reinforcement of its power, while Turkey exploits the lack of coordination with Baghdad to escalate operations against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Meanwhile, Iraqi sovereignty remains limited due to the country's inability to effectively enforce its decisions.
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