The US withdrawal will strengthen Iranian-backed armed groups inside Iraq

U.S.–Iran relations

Diplomatic, economic, and military relations between the United States and Iran, including negotiations, sanctions, and regional tensions within the wider geopolitics shaping the global order.

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Withdrawal of US forces from Iraq 2026

The United States completed the withdrawal of its remaining forces from Iraq on 30 September, ending its continuous post-2014 military mission against Islamic State and its broader military presence 23 years after the US-led invasion. Washington says it will continue limited training and intelligence support, while concerns remain about Islamic State cells and Iranian-backed militias.

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