US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State

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Published 30 Sept 2026, 9:53 pm·7 d ago·1 min read

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US forces ended their mission in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed Shi'ite militias and give the resurgent Islamic State group an opening to regroup.

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