Did the United States withdraw its final troops from Iraq in September 2026?

Yes. On September 30, 2026, U.S. forces ended their mission in Iraq after more than two decades, with the final coalition troops and equipment departing mainly from Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq’s Kurdish region. The Pentagon said the United States and its partners formally concluded Operation Inherent Resolve and will continue limited training and intelligence support under a more normal bilateral security relationship.

The pullout followed a 2024 agreement reached under President Joe Biden and was carried out by the Trump administration. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi said the end of the coalition mission means Iraq assumes full responsibility for its security. Source: Reuters — US forces exit Iraq.

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