Last UK and US Troops Leave Iraq as Anti-Islamic State Mission Ends
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The final British and American forces — roughly 100 UK personnel — departed Irbil in northern Iraq on Wednesday, ending Operation Inherent Resolve, the coalition mission launched in 2014 to defeat the Islamic State group. The withdrawal fulfils a deal signed two years ago between the US and Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Iraq now assumes full responsibility for its security. Iraq will mark the occasion with four national "Sovereignty Days."
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