Vice President JD Vance described the exit as the fulfillment of a promise to eradicate the ISIS caliphate, which Trump declared has been accomplished. Vance, a former Marine who served in Iraq, called the conclusion of the mission a victory for both the US and Iraq and noted the personal significance of the withdrawal for the millions of service members involved in the conflict.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Withdraws Last US Troops from Iraq to End 23 Year Presence
War19 days ago
A directive from the White House has triggered the full departure of all remaining American personnel from Iraqi territory. President Trump ordered the removal of the last remaining troops to terminate Operation Inherent Resolve, concluding a military presence that spanned 23 years. The move coincides with broader organizational changes to the force detailed by Secretary Hegseth during his State of the Force Address.
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