The Aporia · U.S. military clears out of Iraq after 12 years of anti-ISIS operation

The U.S. military concluded its anti-ISIS operation, known as Operation Inherent Resolve, in Iraq after twelve years of continuous effort starting from 2014. CBS News reporter Charlie D'Agata provided coverage on this development.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-30, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by September 30, 2026, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war. The withdrawal was agreed upon in 2024 under President Joe Biden and implemented by Donald Trump's administration despite ongoing conflict with Iran.

Some Iraqi security officials fear the pullout could revive Islamic State fighters, who maintain sleeper cells despite their self-proclaimed caliphate's defeat nearly a decade ago. Jasim al-Bahadli, an Iraqi security analyst specializing in armed Shi'ite groups aligned with Iran, predicts pro-Iranian militia groups will leverage this momentum to gain more influence over Iraq’s security and political decision-making.

Abu Mojtaba al-Yasiri, a commander in the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, described the US withdrawal as "a historic victory for Iraqi Islamic resistance groups and honourable Iraqis," marking what he sees as a crushing defeat for American ambitions in the region.

Written for “US Withdrawal From Iraq” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 33 other(s) covering the same event.

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Trump celebrates US military exit from Iraq as the end of a ‘very expensive excursion into Hell’ same event · 100%

The Independent

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“Both articles describe the identical event of the U.S. military completing its withdrawal from Iraq on September 30, 2026.”

Trump celebrates departure of last US forces from Iraq 23 years after invasion: ‘We’re getting the hell out’ same event · 100%

New York Post

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“Both articles describe the U.S. military's final withdrawal from Iraq on the same date, September 30, 2026.”

U.S. troops leave Iraq, but future of Iran-backed militias remains uncertain same event · 100%

Los Angeles Times

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“Both articles describe the U.S. military's departure from Iraq on the same date, September 30, 2026.”

U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq after Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014 same event · 95%

CBS News · 0.88 cosine similarity

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“Both articles describe the U.S. military withdrawing from Iraq on the same date, following Operation Inherent Resolve which began in 2014.”

US announces all forces withdrawn from Iraq after 12-year anti-ISIS mission same event · 95%

Washington Examiner · 0.87 cosine similarity

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“Both articles report on the U.S. military ending its anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, with the final troops departing Erbil Air Base on the same day.”

Fears of ISIS resurgence and huge boost for Iran as US forces pull out from last Iraq bases same event · 95%

Daily Mail

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“Both articles discuss the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq on September 2026, marking the end of a significant operation against ISIS.”

U.S. forces set to leave Iraq after first arriving in 2003 same event · 95%

CBC News

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“Both articles discuss the U.S. forces leaving Iraq by a specific date in September 2026, after operations against ISIS.”

Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw same event · 95%

Al Jazeera

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“Both articles report on the completion of U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and the end of Operation Inherent Resolve on September 29-30, 2026.”

U.S. forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran same event · 95%

The Hindu

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“Both articles describe the U.S. military withdrawing from Iraq on September 30, 2026, marking the end of a long-term presence focused on combatting ISIS.”