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United States troop withdrawal from Iraq

Overview

The United States has announced a deadline of September 30, 2024, to complete a total withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.

This withdrawal occurs amid significant internal instability in Iraq. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is facing pressure to assert state control and disarm Shia militias linked to Iran. The Coalition for the Administration of the State of Iraq has declared that after the September deadline, armed activities conducted outside of official state structures may be prosecuted under anti-terrorism legislation.

Regional tensions have also escalated following a war with Iran that began in February. Saudi Arabia has accused Tehran-backed groups of launching drone attacks from Iraqi territory against Saudi oil installations and Riyadh. In July, Saudi forces and the U.S. Central Command conducted joint airstrikes against militia positions in eastern Iraq.

Entities

United States · Nigeria · Iraq · Saudi Arabia · US Africa Command

Timeline

15 days ago

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The US plans to withdraw all troops from Iraq by September 30, 2024, as Baghdad seeks to disarm Iranian-linked militias and manage rising regional tensions with Saudi Arabia.

Sources

persecondnews.com · prnigeria.com · tgnews.com.ng · thegeniusmedia.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · zambianobserver.com