US and Iraq Finalize Troop Withdrawal Agreement

The plan involves a phased withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, with significant reductions by 2025 and complete exit by 2026.

Hundreds of US-led coalition troops to leave Iraq by September 2025, remainder by end of 2026.
Some troops to remain in Erbil for an additional year to support operations against Islamic State in Syria.
The deal includes a new advisory relationship, allowing some US troops to stay in Iraq post-drawdown.
The agreement follows six months of negotiations amid regional tensions and attacks on US forces.
Announcement of the deal was delayed due to regional escalation and finalizing details.