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US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of security vacuum
Original: Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq leaving potential security vacuum
The last US forces have withdrawn from Iraq, ending a military presence that shaped the country's security for two decades. Reports describe a public mood of joy at the departure of foreign troops mixed with fear that a security vacuum could allow armed groups to regain strength. Attention now turns to whether Iraqi security forces can hold the line without American support.
Why now: The completed US withdrawal from Iraq is a major defense development raising immediate concerns about regional stability.
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