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U.S. withdraws forces from Iraq as Iran’s influence grows

By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)

Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET

UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

https://www.thebriefbrief.news/story/554701

Summary: U.S. military forces departed bases in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a milestone in two decades of American involvement. The move comes as the balance of power shifts toward Iran.

WHO: U.S. military forces

WHAT: U.S. forces departed bases in Iraq

WHEN: Sep 30, 2026

WHERE: Iraq

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

US military exit from Iraq leaves militants and weapons · Sep 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
U.S. ends two-decade military presence in Iraq · Sep 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
U.S. exits Iraq after two decades, opening for Iran · Sep 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET

Sources (5): BBC World, Breaking Defense, Fox World, LA Times World, Washington Post World — Sign in for direct links

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