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Iraq to End U.S. Coalition Mission by 2025

8/18/2025

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Iraq plans to conclude the U.S.-led coalition mission by September 2025, shifting to bilateral security partnerships by September 2026.
The coalition will end its presence at Baghdad and Ain al-Asad bases, emphasizing the development of Iraq's armed forces.
The U.S. Embassy stated that counter-Daesh efforts will persist through civilian programs, with military operations overseen by the Department of Defense.

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Iraq plans to conclude the U.S.-led coalition mission by September 2025, shifting to bilateral security partnerships by September 2026.
The coalition will end its presence at Baghdad and Ain al-Asad bases, emphasizing the development of Iraq's armed forces.
The U.S. Embassy stated that counter-Daesh efforts will persist through civilian programs, with military operations overseen by the Department of Defense.