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US military’s mission in Iraq to wrap up by 2026

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Newest development Sep 28, 2024 · 2 reportsUS military’s mission in Iraq to wrap up by 2026

The U.S. military will end its current mission in Iraq against the militant organization ISIS by the end of 2026 and transition to a new phase that likely will involve a significant withdrawal of American forces in the country, according to senior U.S. officials.

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  1. US-led task force to fight ISIS in Iraq to end by 2026, officials say

    Headline from Military Times ·

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    US military’s mission in Iraq to wrap up by 2026

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  1. Breaking Defense

    US announces coalition mission in Iraq to end by 2025, but US 'not withdrawing' (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Breaking Defense's feed description

    "The United States and Iraq have decided on a two phase transition plan for operations in Iraq," a senior administration official told reporters today.

  2. Al Jazeera

    US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid ‘transition’.

  3. Military Times

    US-led task force to fight ISIS in Iraq to end by 2026, officials say (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    While Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve will be mothballed, the U.S. military expects to continue its presence in Iraq, officials say.

  4. Just the News

    US to end ISIS mission in Iraq by 2026: officials (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    While Operation Inherent Resolve will wrap one year from now, it will remain in a “transitionary form” at least until September 2026.

  5. The Hill

    US military’s mission in Iraq to wrap up by 2026 (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The U.S. military will end its current mission in Iraq against the militant organization ISIS by the end of 2026 and transition to a new phase that likely will involve a significant withdrawal of American forces in the country, according to senior U.S. officials.

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