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- 1US forces prepare to leave Iraq after two decades▼After more than two decades, U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq
United States forces are preparing to withdraw from Iraq, ending a military presence of more than two decades that began with the 2003 invasion. The move marks a major shift in the American footprint in the Middle East and closes a long chapter of US involvement in Iraqi security affairs.
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A Baghdad official says the US military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, marking the end of the American military presence that lasted for over two decades. The announcement is drawing attention to what comes next for Iraq's security situation and US-Iraq relations, with details about the timing and terms of the pullout still emerging.
- 3Palestinian Chronicle Roundup Leads With Shooting of Palestinian Girl▼“Today’s Headlines: Palestinian Girl Shot | The Story of Hakoortna Farm | ‘A New Reality’” by Palestine Chronicle Staff
The Palestine Chronicle has published its daily headlines roundup, leading with the shooting of a Palestinian girl, alongside a feature on Hakoortna Farm and a report described as 'A New Reality'. The roundup summarises the day's main developments for readers following Palestinian affairs, and is being shared across discussion groups focused on Palestine, Iran and Iraq.
- 4U.S. Troops Leaving Iraq: What It Means for Regional Influence●U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. What does that mean for U.S. influence in the region? https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1
The United States is withdrawing its troops from Iraq, prompting debate over what the departure means for American influence across the Middle East. Observers are weighing how the pullout could shift power dynamics in the region, affect Iraqi sovereignty and security, and reshape U.S. relationships with partners and rivals. The move has drawn attention from analysts tracking geopolitics in the Middle East.
- 5Iran's 'Strategic Depth' Doctrine Under Growing Pressure●Iran Regime’s “Strategic Depth” Under Pressure: How External Expansion Became a Pillar of Survival
Iran's strategy of projecting power abroad through allied militias in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen is facing serious setbacks, according to coverage arguing that external expansion became a pillar of the regime's survival at home. With key partners weakened and regional influence shrinking, analysts say Tehran's ability to use proxy networks as bargaining chips and deterrence is eroding, raising questions about how the leadership adapts.
- 6Archaeologists saved 30,000 treasures from ISIS, study reveals●Archaeologists Risked Their Lives to Save 30,000 Treasures from ISIS Terrorists—New Study Shows How https:// fed.brid.gy
Archaeologists working in Iraq risked their lives to rescue some 30,000 artefacts from destruction at the hands of ISIS militants, according to a new study detailing how the operation was carried out. The account is drawing attention for shedding light on a clandestine effort to protect the region's cultural heritage during the militants' occupation.
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Iraq and the United States have agreed to resume shipments of US dollar cash into Iraq, according to Middle East Monitor. The agreement eases a disruption that had affected dollar supplies to Iraqi banks and the local currency market, where the greenback is widely used for trade and savings. Observers are watching whether the renewed flows will stabilise the Iraqi dinar and relieve pressure on the country's financial system.