Event Brief
US withdraws last troops from Iraq
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: The US has withdrawn its last remaining troops from Iraq, ending the remaining US troop presence there. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said US and Coalition forces across the region will stay ready to respond to any ISIS threats that arise, while Iraq’s government takes primary responsibility for security.
WHO: Adm. Brad Cooper (CENTCOM)
WHAT: US withdraws its last remaining troops from Iraq
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The US stepped back and handed full primary responsibility for Iraq’s security to the Government of Iraq.
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