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US troops leave Iraq as Iran war continues

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BAGHDAD — U.S. forces ended their mission in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the Islamic State group an opening to regroup.

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    BAGHDAD — U.S. forces ended their mission in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the Islamic State group an opening to regroup.

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