# Why is the US withdrawing its troops from Iraq?

https://mins.news/en/item/80184

- France 24, 2026-09-30 11:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260930-why-is-the-us-withdrawing-its-troops-from-iraq

> A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists ended its mission on Wednesday. Iraqi leaders welcomed the move, but some fear it could embolden pro-Iran armed factions. France 24 examines Iraq’s security challenges and why Washington chose this moment to withdraw its troops.

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