United States military forces are completing their final withdrawal from Iraq, bringing a formal end to a two-decade American troop presence that began with the 2003 invasion. The final contingent of military personnel departed from key facilities, including Al-Asad Air Base, concluding a timeline agreed upon by Washington and Baghdad. Iran-backed armed groups and regional allies have widely celebrated the departure as a historic defeat for American influence and a major victory for the Iraqi resistance. Conversely, regional analysts and local security officials warn that the abrupt vacuum could strengthen Tehran’s political footprint and provide a vulnerable window for Islamic State sleeper cells to regroup. The monumental exit marks a fundamental turning point in Middle East security architecture as Iraq transitions completely away from the US-led coalition framework.

Full report : US Forces Exit Iraq After More Than Two Decades, Creating Strategic Opening for Iran.