The U.S. has completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq, marking the end of a military presence that began over two decades ago. The move was framed as a shared triumph, emphasizing progress against ISIS while positioning it as a strategic success for both nations. Official remarks highlighted the group’s near-total elimination as a key justification for the departure. The announcement signals a major shift in America’s long-term engagement in the region.


President Trump touted the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq as a win for both countries more than 20 years after the start of the Iraq War.  "It's a victory for the United States, it's a victory for Iraq and a decisive victory over ISIS, which has been completely decimated,” Trump said speaking at...