Why šµ NatSecAllTheTime picked: After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
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Source: nytimes.com
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
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This report details the conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, marking a significant shift in U.S. defense policy.
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This report details the conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, marking a significant shift in U.S. defense policy.
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