Trump hails the US military exit from Iraq after 12-year mission

President Donald Trump hailed the withdrawal of the final American troops from Iraq, concluding a military presence that spanned several decades. The U.S. military officially ended Operation Inherent Resolve, a mission launched in 2014 specifically to combat ISIS. This exit marks the completion of a twelve-year anti-ISIS operation within the country. The announcement confirms that all U.S. forces have cleared out of Iraq, bringing a definitive close to this long-term strategic military engagement.