Withdrawal of US troops from Iraq completed

The United States has completed the withdrawal of its remaining military forces from Iraq, marking the end of a presence spanning over two decades since the 2003 invasion. According to Iraqi government sources, the final combat and support units have departed in accordance with a 2024 bilateral agreement. Approximately 2,500 troops had been stationed in Baghdad and Kurdistan to counter Islamic State remnants. The departure is being marked by four days of independence celebrations in Iraq amidst ongoing regional tensions.