U.S. and Coalition Forces Fully Withdraw from Iraq
On September 27, an international coalition led by the United States completed the transfer of all military bases to the Armed Forces of Iraq.
Consensus
- The international coalition led by the U.S. has fully withdrawn all military forces from Iraq.
- All military bases and headquarters of the coalition have been transferred to Iraqi authorities.
- The withdrawal was completed by September 30, 2014.
- Iraqi security officials stated that Iraq is ready to take full responsibility for its own security.
- The coalition's mission against ISIS, established in 2014, has ended.
- Approximately 2,500 U.S. military personnel were stationed in Iraq prior to the withdrawal.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. and Iraqi governments agreed in September 2024 to end the coalition's mission, with the withdrawal planned to be completed within 12 months but no later than September 2025. — vedomosti
- The withdrawal of U.S. military personnel and equipment from Erbil began in mid-July, and the U.S. planned to complete the withdrawal by the end of September. — vm
- The full withdrawal of coalition forces, except for bases in Iraqi Kurdistan, and the end of the mission of international military advisors was confirmed in late January 2026. — vesti
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated in July 2024 that the presence of American troops in Iraq is no longer required. — vesti
Coverage (9 sources)
- Pentagon announces completion of anti-terrorist international mission in Iraq — Интерфакс
- USA withdrew last troops from Iraq after 23 years of military presence — Коммерсантъ
- USA completed the 'Unwavering Resolve' operation in Iraq — Вести
- USA officially completed the 'Unwavering Resolve' operation in Iraq — Ведомости
- International coalition led by the United States completes mission in Iraq — Интерфакс
- Media: USA completely withdrew troops from Iraq — Ведомости
- Coalition led by the United States handed over all military bases to the authorities of Iraq — Вечерняя Москва
- Coalition led by the United States handed over all military bases to the authorities of Iraq — Коммерсантъ
- International coalition led by the United States handed over all military bases to Iraq — Вести
Key entities
- Iraqa
- USA
- Pentagon
- International Coalition
- Moscow
- Russia
- Erbile
- Shona Parrella
- Saad Maan
- INTERFAX.RU
- Washington
- VS
- Islamic State
- Abdul-Amir Al-Shammari
- Media