U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete, ending 12-year mission
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington.
TL;DR
- The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq.
- This action concludes a 12-year mission focused on fighting the Islamic State group.
- The last U.S. troops departed from an air base located in northern Iraq.
- The withdrawal was executed under a deal agreed upon by Baghdad and Washington.