US and Iraq Reach Understanding on Coalition Troop Withdrawal by 2026

Sep 6, 2024, 06:28 PM

The United States and Iraq have reached an understanding on the withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from Iraq. According to multiple sources, the plan will see hundreds of coalition troops exit Iraq by September 2025, with the remaining forces leaving by the end of 2026. The agreement, which still requires final approval from both governments, marks a significant step in ending the U.S. military presence in Iraq. This development comes amid ongoing discussions and reports, including from Reuters, about the future of U.S. troops in the region. The withdrawal will include the departure from the Ain al-Asad base by September 2025.