The brief
US forces are set to vacate their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, closing out a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion and cost 4,500 American lives, in a withdrawal that Iran-backed factions are already claiming as a historic victory over Washington. US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- US forces are set to vacate their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, closing out a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion and cost 4,500 American lives, in a withdrawal that Iran-backed factions are already claiming as a historic victory over Washin...S1
- US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.S2
- US forces are set to withdraw from Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated by Iran and its allies, who now have significant influence. Iraqi experts fear this withdrawal could empower Tehran, its allies,S3
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