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U.S. Troop Drawdown in Iraq Set for 2024

10/2/2025

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Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said a 2024 agreement will reduce the U.S. Iraq mission, reflecting progress against Islamic State (ISIS).
The drawdown leaves fewer than 2,000 U.S. troops, primarily in Erbil.
For weeks, forces have withdrawn from Baghdad and the Ain al-Asad base.
The agreement provides two phases: ending the combat mission by September 2025 and continuing support through 2026.

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Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said a 2024 agreement will reduce the U.S. Iraq mission, reflecting progress against Islamic State (ISIS).
The drawdown leaves fewer than 2,000 U.S. troops, primarily in Erbil.
For weeks, forces have withdrawn from Baghdad and the Ain al-Asad base.
The agreement provides two phases: ending the combat mission by September 2025 and continuing support through 2026.