The last UK and US forces have left Iraq, ending the coalition's anti-Islamic State mission, under a withdrawal deal agreed two years ago that was a key demand of the Iraqi government, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- The final UK and US troops have withdrawn from Iraq, according to the BBC.
- The departure marks the end of the coalition's anti-Islamic State mission.
- The withdrawal followed a deal agreed two years ago.
- The pullout was a key demand of the Iraqi government, the BBC reported.
The last UK and US troops have left Iraq, marking the end of the coalition’s mission against the Islamic State group, according to the BBC.
The withdrawal was carried out under a deal agreed two years ago, the BBC reported.
The BBC said the departure of coalition forces had been a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Details beyond the withdrawal itself, including precise troop numbers and the timetable of the pullout, were not specified in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The departure of UK and US forces ends years of international military involvement framed around defeating the Islamic State group. The available reporting does not detail how security responsibilities will be handled going forward.
Frequently asked questions
Why did UK and US troops leave Iraq?
The withdrawal was carried out under a deal agreed two years ago and was a key demand of the Iraqi government, according to the BBC.
What mission did the troops' departure bring to an end?
Their departure marks the end of the coalition's anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq, the BBC reported.
Was the withdrawal planned?
Yes. According to the BBC, it was conducted under a deal agreed two years ago.