Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening

Michel Martin · NPR · World

Published 30 Sept 2026, 6:42 pm·7 d ago·1 min read

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Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS. (Image credit: Susan Walsh)

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