Deadline for withdrawal of US forces from Iraq
30 September 2026 · All day · Political event · West Asia
Outcome
Following the Iraqi prime minister's announcement after a July 2026 White House meeting with the US president, the remaining US forces in Iraq were scheduled to leave by 30 September 2026. Khabar Online reported on 30 September 2026 that the last US and coalition forces did leave Iraqi territory that day, ending a roughly two-decade (non-continuous) US military presence. Iraq is a significant trading partner and currency-exchange corridor for Iran.
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- Actual
- Last US and international coalition forces departed Iraqi territory on 30 September 2026, matching Baghdad's announced deadline.
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