U.S. Concludes Troop Withdrawal from Iraq, Ending Anti-ISIS Mission
The United States military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq. This action concludes a 12-year mission focused on combating the Islamic State group.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. military announced on Wednesday it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq. This concludes a 12-year mission that aimed to combat the Islamic State group.
President Donald Trump acknowledged the conclusion of the military presence. He characterized the operation as a "very expensive excursion into Hell."
The Pentagon confirmed the final stages of the withdrawal occurred without incident. Military personnel and equipment departed the country as scheduled. This withdrawal marks the end of a long-term engagement that began with the initial deployment of forces to counter the rise of ISIS.
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