# US formally concludes mission in Iraq

https://mins.news/en/item/81257

- CGTN, 2026-09-30 22:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-01/US-formally-concludes-mission-in-Iraq-1QSebPFP8fC/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The United States officially ended its 12-year mission fighting ISIS in Iraq on September 30. The Pentagon said all U.S. and coalition troops had left the country, formally bringing Operation Inherent Resolve to an end.

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