Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Forces Leave Iraq After Two Decades
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Forces Leave Iraq After Two Decades
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WASHINGTON (September 29, 2026) - After two decades, U.S. forces are set to leave Iraq. American troops arrived in 2003 to overthrow dictator Saddam Hussein, and went on to occupy the country before withdrawing at the end of 2011. U.S. forces returned less than 3 years later to help Iraqi forces defea . . .
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Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Forces Leave Iraq After Two Decades
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WASHINGTON (September 29, 2026) - After two decades, U.S. forces are set to leave Iraq. American troops arrived in 2003 to overthrow dictator Saddam Hussein, and went on to occupy the country before withdrawing at the end of 2011. U.S. forces returned less than 3 years later to help Iraqi forces defea . . .