Iraq: US Troops Withdraw Completely – Stability Remains Uncertain

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The US armed forces have fully withdrawn from Iraq. What is officially sold as a victory in the fight against terrorism leaves behind a political vacuum – and the question of what awaits the country without its protector.

Officially, the terrorist militia "Islamic State" is considered defeated in Iraq. That was the most important argument for the stationing of American soldiers. With the withdrawal, this line of reasoning loses its military anchor – at the same time, concerns about new uncertainties are growing.

Observers warn of deceptive calm.

The country, however, is far from lasting stability. It will above all remain a stage in the Iran war.

What the complete withdrawal will trigger in the long term remains open.

What is known so far about the withdrawal

The available reports – Die Zeit and Handelsblatt – consistently speak of a complete withdrawal of US armed forces from Iraq. How many soldiers were affected, which bases they were stationed at, and how the withdrawal proceeded in concrete terms does not emerge from the available sources.

What is certain: Iraq is – for the first time in many years – without a permanently stationed US military contingent. A mission that was justified by the fight against terrorism is thus formally ended.

Victory over ISIS – Stability Still Nowhere in Sight

The fact that the IS terrorist militia is considered defeated in Iraq is the result of years of military operations. Counter-terrorism was the heart of the US mission. But it was never the only problem of the country – and a victory over IS does not automatically mean peace.

Iraq Remains a Stage in the Iran War

What threatens after the withdrawal is a shift: With less US presence on the ground, the space for regional rivalries grows. The complete US withdrawal could thus achieve the opposite of what it promises – instead of more stability, rather more conflicts.

What the Withdrawal Means for the Region

The complete withdrawal marks the end of an era – but not the end of the problems. Without sustained US engagement, stability in Iraq remains an open question. The region thus enters a phase of greater uncertainty, the outcome of which no one can predict.