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IN PHOTOS: Iraq marks US-led coalition withdrawal with military parade in Baghdad

Updated On: 30 September, 2026 11:23 PM IST | Samuel Dsouza

The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.The last US troops left the last air base where they had been present in northern Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington. (PIC/AFP)

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Members of the Iraqi security forces flash the V-sign for victory during a military parade marking the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq in Baghdad on September 30
Members of the Iraqi security forces flash the V-sign for victory during a military parade marking the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq in Baghdad on September 30
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The move, which came in the midst of an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilt over into Iraq, was touted by Baghdad as a sign of the country''s increasing strength and sovereignty.
The move, which came in the midst of an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilt over into Iraq, was touted by Baghdad as a sign of the country''s increasing strength and sovereignty.
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The withdrawal was also celebrated by Iran-backed groups but raised concerns among some other other Iraqis, particularly in the Kurdish region
The withdrawal was also celebrated by Iran-backed groups but raised concerns among some other other Iraqis, particularly in the Kurdish region
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A member of the Iraqi security forces flashes the V-sign for victory during a military parade in Baghdad
A member of the Iraqi security forces flashes the V-sign for victory during a military parade in Baghdad
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A member of the Iraqi security forces, stands guard during a military parade, in Baghdad
A member of the Iraqi security forces, stands guard during a military parade, in Baghdad
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A member of the Iraqi security forces walks past a banner in the colours of the Iraqi flag in Baghdad
A member of the Iraqi security forces walks past a banner in the colours of the Iraqi flag in Baghdad
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Members of the Iraqi security forces attend a military parade marking the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq in Baghdad
Members of the Iraqi security forces attend a military parade marking the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq in Baghdad

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