Trump hails withdrawal of US troops from Iraq after 12-year ISIS mission
US President Donald Trump hailed the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission against ISIS. The last forces departed an air base in northern Iraq by the September 30 deadline, which Trump described as an 'orderly' conclusion to a costly conflict he termed a 'quagmire.' This withdrawal signifies a shift in US military engagement in the region.