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flag Iraq ended two decades of U.S.-led foreign military presence on January 18, 2026.

flag On January 18, 2026, Iraq completed the withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from its federal government-controlled areas, ending over two decades of foreign military presence. flag The move marks a symbolic end to a conflict that began with the 2003 U.S. invasion, which shattered hopes for democracy and stability, instead triggering widespread violence, hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths, and lasting societal and environmental damage. flag Though the departure offers a fragile opportunity for Iraq to rebuild independently, the nation continues to face security threats, unhealed trauma, and long-term health impacts from wartime munitions.

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