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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 30, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET · Updated September 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

U.S. withdraws troops from Iraq after 12-year ISIS mission

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by New York Times. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The United States has withdrawn American forces from Iraq. The Blaze reports the withdrawal ends a 12-year mission fighting ISIS, while the New York Times notes the departure comes 23 years after the American invasion of Iraq. The Blaze adds that not everybody is happy about the decision.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 22 hr ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 21 hr ago from The Blaze.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Blaze 21 hr ago
US withdraws troops from Iraq after 12 years of fighting ISIS — but not everybody is happy about it ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

New York Times 22 hr ago
American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 30, 8:58 AM ET
22 hr ago
New York Times
American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading ↗
Sep 30, 10:45 AM ET
21 hr ago
The Blaze
US withdraws troops from Iraq after 12 years of fighting ISIS — but not everybody is happy about it ↗
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