In a surprising military shift, U.S. forces have begun withdrawing troops and equipment from the Ain al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq, transferring assets to other bases in the region while Iraq and Washington finalize a drawdown agreement. The evacuation is part of a broader plan to end the international coalition’s combat mission and transition toward bilateral security cooperation with Iraqi forces by late 2025–2026. This move raises critical questions: Is America forsaking Iraq? Is the pullback a strategic repositioning in the face of rising threats like Iranian-linked attacks and regional instability? We break down the military, political, and geopolitical reasons behind the evacuation — and what it might mean for U.S. involvement in the Middle East moving forward.
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