US exits Iraq after two decades, leaving Iran with a strategic opening
- US forces are set to leave their last bases in Iraq by September 30, ending a military presence spanning more than two decades.
- The withdrawal was agreed by Washington and Baghdad in 2024 and is being completed under President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Iran and its allied groups see the US exit as a strategic gain that could increase their influence over Iraq’s security and politics.
- Iraqi officials also warn the pullout could create security gaps and give Islamic State militants room to regroup.
Source: firstpost.com
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