America leaves Iraq, again
Iraqis gather in Baghdad to celebrate the withdrawal of US and international coalition forces on September 30, 2026. | Murtadha Al-Sudani/Anadolu via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The last US troops in Iraq formally withdrew today, 23 years after the United States first invaded Iraq and 12 years after it returned to take on the Islamic State. It’s a historic…
Where: Iran, Iraq, United States
Exact coordinates
iran: 32.430, 53.690
iraq: 33.220, 43.680
united states: 37.090, -95.710
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