US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

The Pentagon has announced the completion of its 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group. According to spokesperson Sean Parnell, U.S. troops and equipment have finished an orderly departure from the air base located in Irbil, within the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq. This move marks the official end of the military presence dedicated to this specific operation, ensuring all personnel and assets have successfully exited the designated Iraqi territory as planned.