US Military Leaves Iraq After More Than 2 Decades
The withdrawal of American troops comes after a 12-year mission to defeat ISIS and more than 23 years since the U.S. military first invaded Iraq.
The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base in Iraq, concluding Operation Inherent Resolve. This campaign, which began in 2014 to combat ISIS, saw U.S. forces return after the initial invasion in 2003. The withdrawal signifies the end of a military presence that spanned over 20 years.
- U.S. military completed withdrawal of troops and equipment from Erbil Air Base.
- Withdrawal marks the end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.
- Operation Inherent Resolve supported coalition forces in defeating ISIS since 2014.
- Initial U.S. presence, Operation Iraqi Freedom, began with the 2003 invasion.
- U.S. forces returned in 2014 to counter ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
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