# Why is the US withdrawing its troops from Iraq?

https://mins.news/en/video/80177

- France 24 English, 2026-09-30 11:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPjh6Wp3NXk

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

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