Key Takeaway
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U. S.
Published September 30, 2026 · Category: News
Overview

23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.
Details
(Image credit: Ahmad Al-Rubaye)
Source
Originally published at www.npr.org.
Related Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "U.S. military withdraws from Iraq two decades after invasion" about?+
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.
Who reported this story?+
This story was reported by NPR News.