Trump calls completed US withdrawal from Iraq a 'victory' for both nations
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Summary
President Trump on Wednesday called the completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq a "victory for the United States" and "a decisive victory over ISIS, which has been completely decimated." Central Command had announced the departure from Erbil Air Base, ending the Operation Inherent Resolve mission launched in 2014. UPI reported roughly 2,500 personnel and equipment were withdrawn. The counter-ISIS task force headquarters has relocated to Jordan, with operations continuing in Syria.
Center
- U.S. military pulls out remaining 2,500 personnel, equipment from IraqUPI · Sep 30, 9:29 AM
- Trump says US exit from Iraq a ‘victory’ for both countriesThe Hill · Sep 30, 2:43 PM
Right-leaning
- US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year missionFox News · Sep 30, 6:16 AM
- U.S. Forces Withdraw From Iraq After 23 YearsThe Daily Wire · Sep 30, 7:36 AM