Coalition Mission in Iraq to End by September 2025

The coalition’s military mission in Iraq will end by September 2025, transitioning to a bilateral security partnership, according to a joint statement by the U.S. and Iraq. This move signals a significant shift in U.S. military involvement in the region, but officials emphasize it is not a withdrawal. Approximately 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq will transition to a bilateral security role. The change aims to reduce instability caused by the U.S. military presence, with hundreds of troops expected to leave by 2025. Ain al-Asad airbase will be vacated, and troop presence in Baghdad will be significantly reduced. The U.S. mission in Syria will continue, and troops will remain in Erbil. The move allows Iraq to balance its relationship between Washington and Tehran. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story. #USIraqMission #IraqTransition #USMilitary #BilateralSecurity #MiddleEastUpdates #CoalitionForces #IraqiSecurity #USWithdrawal #MilitaryTransition #IraqNews #Regi