U.S. Military Completes Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Las Vegas, NV, September 30, 2026 — The United States military has officially concluded its withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, according to an announcement made on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

This marked the end of a 12-year military mission in the country. The withdrawal follows a bilateral agreement between the two nations that was established two years prior to the completion date.

The final contingent of U.S. service members departed from an air base located in northern Iraq. The specific name of the air base was not provided in the announcement.

The mission’s conclusion represents a significant development in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. The U.S. military’s involvement in Iraq spanned over a decade, commencing with an initial deployment and subsequent operations that evolved over the years.

Details regarding the exact date the agreement was signed or the specific terms of that agreement were not fully elaborated upon in the initial announcement. Similarly, information concerning the precise number of troops involved in the final departure or the overall size of the U.S. military footprint prior to the withdrawal was not made public.

The completion of this operation signifies the end of a long-standing military engagement for the United States in Iraq. The U.S. military stated that all personnel and associated equipment have been removed from the country as part of this finalized withdrawal.

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