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U.S. withdrawal from Iraq is complete
U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq, ending their military presence there. The withdrawal was accompanied by celebrations in the capital and concern about what would follow; NPR reports it came 23 years after George W. Bush’s “shock and awe” campaign.
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United States forces formally withdrew from Iraq.
2 of 2 sources“the U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq”
The withdrawal ended the U.S. military presence in Iraq.
“marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence”
The withdrawal was accompanied by celebrations in Iraq’s capital.
“The withdrawal brought celebrations in the capital”