US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission

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The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq while relocating its headquarters to Jordan.

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  • Reported by Fox News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:16:23 UTC.

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