The United States completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after a 12-year mission, and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps welcomed the exit.

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Coverage diverges: Right-leaning US sources frame the withdrawal as a successful mission and highlight Trump's praise, while state-affiliated and left-leaning sources emphasize Iran's IRGC welcoming the 'expulsion' of US forces, reflecting a geopolitical split.

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The United States has completed its full military withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission that began in 2014 to combat the Islamic State. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps () publicly welcomed the exit, highlighting the regional implications of the departure.

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The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (AP, Fox News, PBS, etc.) that cite the US military's own announcement. The primary source is the US military's official statement, and the reporting is directly based on that, making the claim highly reliable.

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Genuinely new as of late September/early October 2026, with the publication window from 2026-09-30 to 2026-10-01.

The United States completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after a 12-year mission, and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps welcomed the exit.

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