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US forces prepare to leave Iraq after two decades
Original: After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq
United States forces are preparing to withdraw from Iraq, ending a military presence of more than two decades that began with the 2003 invasion. The move marks a major shift in the American footprint in the Middle East and closes a long chapter of US involvement in Iraqi security affairs.
Why now: News of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq after more than 20 years is a significant development in Middle East politics.
Evidence
- After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq · NPR
- After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq · NPR
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