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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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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
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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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Market relevance
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Why it matters
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.

Background

BBC News reported on this under world. RedScroll surfaces the signal with an extractive brief — not a reprint of the original article. Read the source for full reporting.

Timeline

  1. BBC News published: Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iraq and Islamic State.

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