US Forces Complete Withdrawal from Iraq, 23 Years After Saddam's Ouster

American forces have exited Iraq, marking the end of a military presence that began over two decades ago. The withdrawal comes 23 years after a US-led coalition toppled dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003. That intervention set off prolonged instability and chaos across the country and the wider region. The turmoil eventually gave rise to the Islamic State militant group, which terrorised large parts of Iraq and Syria. The departure is overshadowed by renewed concerns that ISIS could exploit the security vacuum and stage a resurgence.
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