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U.S. military officially leaves Iraq
The U.S. military has officially completed its departure from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted nearly two decades following the 2003 invasion. According to NPR, the withdrawal has been formally announced, marking a major turning point in the region. The development is drawing attention to what comes next for Iraq's security and for the broader U.S. role in the Middle East.
Why now: The formal end of a nearly two-decade American military presence is a major geopolitical development with wide implications for the region.
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