U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
The United States military concludes its two-decade commitment to Iraq with a planned full withdrawal by the end of September. Pentagon officials and the Iraqi Prime Minister have jointly confirmed this timeline, marking a significant shift in U.S. Middle Eastern military strategy. The departure represents the conclusion of military operations that began in 2003, reshaping Iraq's security landscape and regional geopolitical dynamics.
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U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say
U.S. military officials confirm all troops will leave Iraq by September, marking the end of a 23-year presence.
