US Unexpectedly Withdraws Troops from Major Bases in Iraq

A senior official from the Iraqi government has announced to Kurdistan24 that American troops have begun to rapidly withdraw from two key military bases in Iraq—Ain al-Asad and Victory—deviating from the previously agreed timeline. According to the initial plan, U.S. forces were expected to gradually leave by 2025-2026, but in recent days, Baghdad has been informed that the withdrawal of American troops from both bases will occur sooner and at an accelerated pace.

The source has indicated that both bases are expected to be completely vacated in the coming days. It has also been noted that some of the withdrawn soldiers have been transferred to the Kurdish capital, Erbil.

The senior official stated that the withdrawal of forces is part of a broader plan to reduce the U.S. military presence in Iraq but declined to provide a specific timeline or further details.