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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw

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Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.

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    Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.

  2. Al Jazeera

    How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.

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