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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
BBC NewsWednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iraq and Islamic State.
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What happened
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
BBC News published: Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iraq and Islamic State.
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