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US Shifts Iraq Mission to Security Partnership, Troops Set to Withdraw by 2026
8/19/2025
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- The US is shifting its military mission in Iraq to a bilateral security partnership, with a withdrawal planned by September 2026.
- Around 2,500 US troops are currently in Iraq, supporting local forces in the fight against ISIS.
- Iraqi officials stress the need for a sustainable partnership with the US and allies.
- This transition responds to rising pressure on the Iraqi government to remove US forces amid regional tensions.
