US forces complete withdrawal from Iraq, raising fears over security vacuum
Iraqi officials and analysts warn the pullout could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State fighters room to rebuild, France 24 reported.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
U.S. forces withdrew from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former President Joe Biden, according to France 24.
Iraqi officials and analysts cited in the report warned that the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias operating in the country and give Islamic State fighters room to rebuild their capabilities.
The withdrawal marks the end of a long-running U.S. military presence that followed the campaign against the Islamic State group, which at its peak controlled large swaths of Iraqi and Syrian territory.
France 24's report did not detail what security arrangements, if any, will fill the gap left by the departing forces.
Sources
- US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Comments
Loading comments…
Related articles
Iraq Navigates New Security Landscape as US Troops Complete Withdrawal
Iraq marked national "Sovereignty Days" as American forces departed, but officials face a delicate balancing act managing the security vacuum left behind.
US-Iran talks produce no results, hostilities could resume, Axios reports
U.S. President Donald Trump may order a resumption of operations after November's midterm elections, according to the news outlet, as cited by TASS.
Trump Says Iran War Will End 'Very Soon' but Offers No Details
The US president repeated that the war will conclude shortly and reiterated that Tehran will not be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Syria dismantles Hezbollah-linked cell in southern Daraa province
Three suspects were arrested in the Yarmouk Basin over an alleged plot to set up rocket launchers for attacks, the Interior Ministry said.
UN Extends Gang Suppression Force Mandate in Haiti for Six Months
The extension comes as the security mission continues to struggle against entrenched criminal groups amid ongoing violence.
Suspect in RAF Fairford case reportedly called police himself before arrest
One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford as part of a terror investigation had dialled emergency services to report the incident, it has emerged.