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US Withdrawal from Iraq Leaves Region Vulnerable to Iranian Influence
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U.S. forces have completed their withdrawal from Iraq, a move celebrated by Iran-backed militias. The departure leaves Iraq vulnerable to Iranian influence and security threats, despite previous U.S. efforts to counter it.
- 01U.S. forces have fully withdrawn from Iraq, ending a presence dating back to 2014.
- 02Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq declared the withdrawal a historic victory.
- 03A plan to disarm militias in exchange for U.S. investment faced significant hurdles.
- 04Iraq has proposed a new deadline of June 2027 for militia disarmament.
- 05The withdrawal raises concerns about increased Iranian influence and regional instability.
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