US military completes withdrawal from Iraq after two decades, ceding influence to Iran

Titles and summaries are AI-extracted from news reporting; every source is linked below. Event id 4021c379-d629-49fb-af98-005735de8727.

Where: Location unresolvedresolved to locality33.306, 44.387
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-28 · last update 2026-09-29
Sourcing: 14 reports14 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizedno finer place namedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

US forces are withdrawing from their final bases in Iraq by September 30, 2026, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. The withdrawal was agreed upon in 2024 under President Joe Biden and is being executed by the Trump administration. One report indicates the withdrawal was completed ahead of schedule as of September 28. The departure is viewed as a strategic victory by Iran and its allies, who are expected to gain increased influence in Iraq. Iraqi security experts and analysts warn that pro-Iranian militia groups will leverage the withdrawal to expand their influence over security and political decisions. Concerns are raised about the potential resurgence of Islamic State and the readiness of Iraqi forces to maintain security without US support. While the withdrawal is broadly popular among many Iraqis, some fear it is premature and could create a security vacuum. The US and Iraq have agreed to transition to an advisory, training, and intelligence-sharing relationship following the military withdrawal.

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2026-09-29member countour measurement13 → 14reports joined

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punchng.com
- US completes military withdrawal from Iraq2026-09-28
nigerianeye.com
- US Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq - Latest News In Nigeria, Nigeria News Today, Your Online Nigerian Newspaper2026-09-28
tribuneonlineng.com
- US military completes withdrawal from Iraq2026-09-28
straitstimes.com
- US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran2026-09-29
thestar.com.my
- US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran2026-09-29
moneycontrol.com
- US troops to leave Iraq’s last bases by September 30 as Iran influence, ISIS risks loom- Moneycontrol.com2026-09-29
cyprus-mail.com
- US troops to leave Iraq as Iran allies claim victory2026-09-29
dailyadvertiser.com.au
- Final US forces to exit Iraq after two decades2026-09-29
whbl.com
- US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran2026-09-29
business-standard.com
- US forces set to exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran2026-09-29
perthnow.com.au
- Final US forces to exit Iraq after two decades2026-09-29
channelnewsasia.com
- US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran2026-09-29
econotimes.com
- US Troops Set to Complete Iraq Withdrawal as Iran Influence Grows - EconoTimes2026-09-29
asiaone.com
- US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran2026-09-29

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