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U.S. military completes 12-year anti-Islamic State campaign in Iraq

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A close-up of weathered military gear resting in the red desert sands of Utah under a twilight sky, symbolizing the end of a long military presence.
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The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq has been completed. This concludes a 12-year mission directed against the Islamic State.

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  • The Pentagon announced the completion of American troop withdrawals from Iraq on Wednesday.
  • The mission against the Islamic State lasted 12 years.
  • The announcement was made on September 30.

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that it had completed the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, according to a report published September 30. This move marks the end of a 12-year mission against the Islamic State.

The conclusion of the mission follows a 12-year campaign conducted by the U.S. military against the Islamic State in Iraq.

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