16 days ago · Iraq
US announces end of coalition mission in Iraq after Erbil withdrawal
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Middle East Eye is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Iraq. The first report grouped here was at 30 Sept 2026, 10:14 UTC. The headline in use is “US announces end of coalition mission in Iraq after Erbil withdrawal”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
The US and its coalition partners have removed their remaining troops and military equipment from Erbil’s airbase, formally closing “Operation Inherent Resolve” in Iraq, the Pentagon says. Chief spokesman Sean Parnell described the departure as “the success of a 12-year campaign” against the Islamic State group.
Story timeline
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- First reported by Middle East Eye
US announces end of coalition mission in Iraq after Erbil withdrawal
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- Middle East Eye