U.S. Military Completes Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
The U.S. military announced the complete withdrawal of its troops from Iraq on September 30, 2026, concluding a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. The last troops departed from an air base in northern Iraq.
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 30, 2026 —
The United States military has finalized the complete withdrawal of its forces from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission aimed at combating the Islamic State group. The official withdrawal date was September 30, 2026.
According to the announcement, the final contingent of U.S. troops departed from an air base located in northern Iraq. This departure signifies the conclusion of an extensive military operation that began over a decade ago with the objective of counteracting the presence and activities of the Islamic State.
The mission spanned a total of 12 years. Details regarding the specific number of troops involved in the final withdrawal or the precise air base from which they departed were not provided in the announcement.
The withdrawal concludes a significant chapter in U.S. foreign military engagement in the region, focusing on efforts against a prominent extremist organization.
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