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US troops leave Iraq after 23 years
Original: Goodnight Baghdad: US troops leave Iraq after 23 years
US forces are completing their withdrawal from Iraq, ending a military presence of more than two decades that began with the 2003 invasion. The departure closes a long and costly chapter of the Iraq war and its aftermath, prompting debate in Washington and Baghdad over what the drawdown means for regional stability, Iran's influence and Iraq's own security going forward.
Why now: The end of a 23-year American military presence in Iraq marks a major geopolitical milestone drawing wide attention.
Evidence
- Goodnight Baghdad: US troops leave Iraq after 23 years · Responsible Statecraft
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