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- 1Kurdish fears rise as last US troops leave Iraq●As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate
The final US troops have withdrawn from Iraq, completing a drawdown that reshapes the country's security landscape. Kurdish leaders worry the departure leaves their region exposed to attacks by Iran-backed militias, while those militias publicly celebrate the American exit as a victory. Analysts warn the power vacuum could fuel renewed instability along contested territories and strain relations between Baghdad, Erbil and Washington's remaining interests in the region.