US Troops Complete Iraq Withdrawal, Leaving Security Concerns

The United States has officially concluded its 12-year military mission in Iraq with the withdrawal of its troops. This departure follows an agreement reached two years ago between the U.S. and the Iraqi government, aimed at ending the combat mission.

While the withdrawal is viewed as a victory by Iran and its allies, security analysts in Iraq express apprehension. They fear that the absence of U.S. forces could create a power vacuum, potentially allowing the Islamic State (ISIS) and other extremist groups to re-emerge and destabilize the region.