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US ends military mission in Iraq

US ends military mission in Iraq

Summary

The U.S. military ended its 12-year mission in Iraq by leaving all troops and equipment at Erbil Air Base. This marks a shift from a military presence to a defense partnership between the U.S. and Iraq.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Central Command announced the exit on Wednesday.
  • The withdrawal completed at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq.
  • Operation Inherent Resolve, the 12-year mission, has officially ended.
  • The departure was part of a planned yearlong process.
  • The focus changes from military action to a U.S.-Iraq defense partnership.
  • No U.S. troops remain at the base following the withdrawal.
  • This shift reflects a new stage in U.S.-Iraq relations.
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