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U.S. Transfers Ain al-Assad Base to Iraqi Forces Amid Tensions

1/2/2026

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The U.S.-led coalition plans to transfer control of the Ain al-Assad base to Iraqi forces.
The base was one of the last U.S.-held locations in Iraq.
The base faced attacks, including a 2020 ballistic missile strike from Iran after the U.S. killing of General Qassem Soleimani.
The move underscores ongoing regional tensions and the evolving role of Iraqi security forces.

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Story summary

The U.S.-led coalition plans to transfer control of the Ain al-Assad base to Iraqi forces.
The base was one of the last U.S.-held locations in Iraq.
The base faced attacks, including a 2020 ballistic missile strike from Iran after the U.S. killing of General Qassem Soleimani.
The move underscores ongoing regional tensions and the evolving role of Iraqi security forces.