ΔT — US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq

US troops returned to Iraq in 2014 to fight Islamic State; the US-led coalition ended its Iraq-based anti-ISIS mission in September 2026.

Where it stands

US troop withdrawal is complete, while Iraq's government pursues militia disarmament and the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia denies any agreement.

Iraqi armed groups that have handed over weapons

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Dated by when the figure applies, not when it was reported. Larger dots are more sources reporting the same number.

Following:

October 2026

Thu, Oct 1

Oct 1Iraq's prime minister set June 30 militia disarmament deadline

September 2026

Wed, Sep 30

Sep 30Iraqis celebrated the departure of the last US troops

Sep 30Trump hailed final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

Sep 30Iraq's government hailed coalition withdrawal as sovereignty milestone

Sep 30US military declared its Iraq-based anti-ISIS mission over

Sep 30US forces were expected to leave their remaining Iraqi bases

Fri, Sep 25

Sep 25Iraq's prime minister called for exclusive state control of weapons

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