Americans are leaving Iraq in disgrace under guarantees that they will not be attacked during troop withdrawal

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U.S. and NATO forces have obtained a 24-hour ceasefire, mediated by Iraq, to withdraw from the Victoria Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport after intensified militia attacks. The agreement comes as foreign personnel evacuate key military sites in central Baghdad, signaling the end of the coalition’s presence there. The withdrawal unfolds amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.

Iraq mediates ceasefire for coalition withdrawal

Iraqi officials facilitated an agreement granting U.S. and NATO forces a 24-hour pause in attacks by factions operating under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq to enable their withdrawal from the Victoria Base Complex. Militia groups stated the truce would end immediately if violated, following recent disruptions that prevented NATO aircraft from landing due to heavy fire. The Kenya Times

Coalition departure reshapes Baghdad’s security landscape

The coordinated evacuation from Victoria Base and the Joint Operations Command headquarters marks the end of the coalition’s physical presence in central Baghdad, over a decade after its deployment. NATO confirmed all mission personnel have relocated to Europe due to worsening security, halting its training and advisory role. Remaining foreign forces are now limited to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, altering the balance of security control in the capital.

Potential outcomes from Baghdad troop withdrawal

The truce and coalition exit could bolster Iraq’s sovereignty and reduce direct foreign military involvement. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks could turn the ceasefire into a platform for broader de-escalation.

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