On September 30, 2026, a large Iraqi flag was displayed from the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul’s old city. This event marked the conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve, resulting in the departure of the last 2,500 U.S. forces stationed in Iraq this year.
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U.S. Forces Complete Withdrawal from Iraq After Two Decades
The U.S. has completed its withdrawal of troops from Iraq, concluding two decades of military presence in the country. The final departure coincided with the display of a large Iraqi flag at the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul.
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