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US withdraws forces from Iraq as Iran's influence grows
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US military forces are departing from their bases in Iraq, marking the end of more than two decades of American involvement in the country. The presence, which followed the 2003 invasion, resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians and thousands of US troops. Observers say the withdrawal reflects a shifting balance of power in the region, with Iran gaining influence over Iraqi politics and security affairs.
Why now: The withdrawal marks a major turning point in Middle East geopolitics, with Iran seen as filling the power vacuum left by the US.
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