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US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission
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Summary
US Central Command announced Wednesday that the US military has completed its withdrawal of forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base in Iraq, ending Operation Inherent Resolve, the mission launched against ISIS in 2014. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said Iraqi security forces now have the capacity to manage threats independently. The counter-ISIS task force is relocating its headquarters to Jordan, with operations continuing in Syria.
Left-leaning
- The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is completeCNN · Sep 30, 5:07 AM
- Last US troops expected to leave Iraq on Wednesday following 12-year ISIS fightABC News · Sep 30, 6:39 AM
Center
- The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is completeAssociated Press via New York Post · Sep 30, 5:34 AM
Right-leaning
- US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year missionFox News · Sep 30, 6:16 AM