2025–2026 U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq
| 2025–2026 U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq | |||||
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| Part of the Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present) | |||||
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 United States |
 Iraq | ||||
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The United States Armed Forces is expected to withdraw from Iraq in 2025 and 2026 as part of a bilateral security agreement.
Background
[edit]U.S. soldiers in Iraq
[edit]In December 2007, U.S. soldiers began to withdraw from Iraq under president George W. Bush, ending the Iraq War. U.S. forces returned to Iraq in 2014 as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, until being withdrawn from March 2020 to December 2021. Approximately 2,500 soldiers remain in Iraq as of September 2024 to temper the Islamic State insurgency.[1]
Efforts to withdraw troops
[edit]Upon taking office, Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani sought the end of the U.S.-led coalition in the country.[1]
Agreement
[edit]On 20 September 2024, Politico reported that the U.S. intends to announce an agreement with Iraq after the United Nations General Assembly convenes.[2] The plan includes the withdrawal of hundreds of coalition soldiers from Baghdad within a year.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Youssef, Nancy (20 September 2024). "U.S. and Iraq Agree to Withdraw Nearly All American Troops by the End of 2026". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ McLeary, Paul (20 September 2024). "US to announce plan to draw down troops in Iraq". Politico. Retrieved 20 September 2024.