At the same time, the us and iraq have agreed on a phased withdrawal of american troops, with a full exit expected by the end of 2026. Military is shifting some forces in iraq away from baghdad and western regions as part of a drawdown from about 2,500 to fewer than 2,000 troops in the country, a. For precise, current troop counts as of november 2025 and any afghan posture, readers should consult the department of defense’s official troop‑stationing reports or the.
By the end of this year, the un's special mission to iraq will conclude, and most us troops will have withdrawn. Iraq has said publicly it expects all 2,500 u.s. Some are celebrating iraq's newfound sovereignty, others say.
Military has begun drawing down its mission in iraq under an agreement signed with the iraqi government last year, eventually reducing the number of. “as the conflict between israel and iran escalates, the u.s. An initial drawdown began in 2025. Currently has thousands of troops spread across dozens of isolated and exposed bases in iraq and syria that can be.
Troops to leave by 2026.