The exit ends a 23 year military presence and terminates Operation Inherent Resolve, which President Trump characterized as a victory despite calling the mission a 'quagmire' in other contexts. Following the pullout, Iranian lawmaker Abdolhossein Rouholamini urged the US to exit the region completely, including forces in Jordan and Israel. Recent US strikes on Iran have further destabilized the Iraqi security environment during this transition.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Armed Militias Resist Disarmament in Iraq After 23 Year US Pullout
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Public demonstrations and security disputes in Baghdad escalated after the last American personnel departed the country on Wednesday. Iran backed militias have refused to disarm since the end of the military mission, while reports of US flag trampling have emerged across the region. Although a strong Kurdistan military remains in the north, the central government in Baghdad is struggling to maintain control over territories influenced by Tehran.
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