Event Brief
U.S. withdraws forces from Iraq after more than 20 years
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: The United States has withdrawn its military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and contributed to an insurgency and civil war. Iraq continues efforts to combat Iranian influence as the U.S. pullout completes.
WHO: United States military
WHAT: Withdraws U.S. forces from Iraq after more than two decades
WHEN: 2003
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The withdrawal is tied to the end of the U.S. military presence that began with the 2003 invasion, as Iraq continues efforts to counter Iranian influence.
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