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Iraq· BaghdadIraq Reaffirms US Military Withdrawal Deadline by September 30
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office has confirmed September 30 as the fixed and final date for the withdrawal of international coalition forces, marking the end of the US military presence.
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Iraq Reaffirms US Military Withdrawal Deadline by September 30
First report 14h agoLast update 7h agoThe withdrawal of US forces by September 30 is seen as a triumph of Iraqi sovereignty, ending a 23-year occupation, with some attributing the US exit to the impact of the Iran war on military infrastructure.
The period leading up to the September 30 deadline is characterized by tension alongside ongoing dialogue regarding the disarmament of armed factions.
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