U.S. military campaign against ISIL across Iraq, Syria, and Libya
The US-led coalition has formally concluded its combat and operational presence in Iraq, winding down to an advisory role. Iraqi forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga are expected to lead security efforts, with the government emphasising sovereignty while pro-Iran factions press for disarmament and continued influence.
The United States has withdrawn its last troops from Iraq, ending the big international coalition mission. Tehran and its allies call the move a victory, while Iraqi security forces prepare for a post-coalition security landscape.
Iraq has completed the withdrawal of US forces from major bases, marking the end of the coalition mission to defeat ISIS. Iraqi authorities say security tasks are being assumed domestically, while regional partners warn of gaps in defense capabilities amid ongoing threats from militias and Iranian-backed groups.