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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. military schedules full withdrawal from Iraq by September 30

The U.S. military announced it is on track to complete the withdrawal of all forces from Iraq by the end of September. This action concludes a military presence in the country that began with the 2003 invasion.

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Why It Matters

The marks the formal end of a long-standing U.S. military deployment in Iraq that has spanned over two decades.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military is scheduled to complete the withdrawal of all forces from Iraq by the end of September.
  • The U.S. military presence in Iraq began with an invasion in 2003.
  • The withdrawal marks the end of a military presence that lasted over 20 years.

Who's Mentioned

organizationIslamic State“Terrorist group”other30“Day of the month for the deadline”locationIraq“The country from which forces are being withdrawn.”organizationU.S. military“The entity responsible for the withdrawal of forces.”personBrad Cooper“Admiral leading U.S. Central Command”personSaddam Hussein“Former Iraqi leader”personAli al-Zaidi“Iraqi Prime Minister”