What Happened
Pentagon Announces Withdrawal Following Successful Campaign
The US is expected to withdraw its last troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year campaign against ISIS. According to the Pentagon, the milestone reflects the success of the campaign in defeating ISIS as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell stated that this achievement is a significant reflection of the efforts of the US and its allies. The withdrawal was reported by ABC News.