IRGC issues statement following full US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps congratulated Iraq on the complete withdrawal of American forces, describing it as a historic development for the region.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement congratulating Iraq following the full withdrawal of United States forces from the country, according to Mehr News Agency.
The statement characterized the withdrawal as a significant and historic development, framing it within the IRGC's long-standing opposition to the presence of American forces in the region.
Context of the US presence in Iraq
US forces had maintained a presence in Iraq for years following the 2003 invasion, with their role evolving over time amid shifting political and security arrangements between Washington and Baghdad. The question of a full troop withdrawal has been a recurring point of discussion in Iraqi and regional politics.
The IRGC's statement reflects the perspective of an institution that has consistently framed the US military presence in the region as a point of contention, a position not shared by all regional or international actors.
Iraqi authorities were not quoted independently alongside this statement in the available reporting, and reactions from other regional and international stakeholders to the reported withdrawal were not detailed.
Sources
- IRGC issues statement after US forces withdrawal from Iraq — Mehr News (Iran)
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