# US withdrawal from Iraq: What legacy does 20 years of troops leave?

https://mins.news/en/item/79488

- BBC Chinese, 2026-09-30 00:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cr5ye133p55qo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The United States plans to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Analysts say the move reflects both Iraqi pressure to restore sovereignty and security concerns linked to tensions with Iran and attacks on US facilities. Experts warn of risks from militias, an Islamic State resurgence and internal conflict.

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