US announces all forces withdrawn from Iraq after 12-year anti-ISIS mission
The United States announced the end of its military presence in Iraq after 23 years on Wednesday, ending one of the U.S.’s most controversial military adventures.
TL;DR
- The U.S. has ended its 23-year military presence in Iraq.
- The final troops and equipment departed from Erbil Air Base.
- This concludes Operation Inherent Resolve, the 12-year anti-ISIS mission.
- The mission successfully supported Baghdad against a jihadi insurgency.