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July 16, 2026

US Will Withdraw All Forces from Iraq by September

WASHINGTON -- All remaining US military forces will be out of Iraq by the end of September, the nation's new prime minister Ali al-Zaidi said during a Tuesday visit to the White House.

"On the 30th of September, the US forces will be out of Iraq, while these companies will be inside Iraq," al-Zaidi said through a translator when speaking to reporters alongside President Trump in the Oval Office.

About 2,000 US troops currently are stationed in Iraq, mostly at the Harir Air Base in Erbil in the northern Kurdistan region.

Washington and Baghdad agreed in September 2024 to a phased withdrawal of US forces who had remained to support counter-Islamic State (ISIS) operations at the request of the Kurdish regional government.

Trump withdrew US troops in April from Syria, where they also helped crush the jihadist caliphate, which once claimed vast territories in the two countries.

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The current withdrawal reflects a shift in US focus after Trump forged a partnership with Syria's ex-al Qaeda president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, whom he has credited with imposing stability over his nation.

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Trump showered al-Zaidi with praise during his visit, announcing the men would have an unplanned lunch and predicting the "handsome" new leader, 41, would serve as a long-term leader with significant influence in the region.

The strikes continue in Iran.

And the blockade.

U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM
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U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a verification boarding aboard M/T Wen Yao in the Gulf of Oman, July 16.

As of today, American forces have redirected 3 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade, disabled 1 that didn’t comply, and boarded 1 to ensure full compliance with the ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding waters remain free and open, except for vessels attempting to violate America’s steel wall blockade.

Trump's long-promised campaign to take out the bridges has begun:

U.S. STRIKES IRANIAN INFRASTRUCTURE

The United States is now targeting Iranian infrastructure, following through on President Donald Trump’s warning that Tehran would face escalating consequences for its continued aggression.

Reports indicate that multiple bridges, railway… pic.twitter.com/mZKWXQEUfM
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) July 16, 2026

This bridge that was struck by U.S. tonight carries Route 76, the main highway linking Bandar Abbas with Lar and onward to Shiraz.

It is a key piece of infrastructure for both commercial freight moving to and from the Port of Bandar Abbas and passenger traffic traveling between… https://t.co/S519YFlZY4 pic.twitter.com/9gjal2mwHD
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 16, 2026

BREAKING: The US has destroyed the bridge connecting Shiraz to Bandar Abbas in Iran. pic.twitter.com/1erPCkkZ04
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) July 16, 2026

Iranian military base destroyed.

700 missiles were fired at Iran. 100 Iranian soldiers were killed. pic.twitter.com/MPzrysTIjf
— Israel Army (@Netanyahu_News) July 16, 2026

posted by Disinformation Expert Ace at 06:40 PM

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About 2,000 US troops currently are stationed in Iraq, mostly at the Harir Air Base in Erbil in the northern Kurdistan region. Washington and Baghdad agreed in September 2024 to a phased withdrawal of US forces who had remained to support counter-Islamic State (ISIS) operations at the request of the Kurdish regional government. Trump withdrew US troops in April from Syria, where they also helped crush the jihadist caliphate, which once claimed vast territories in the two countries. ... The current withdrawal reflects a shift in US focus after Trump forged a partnership with Syria's ex-al Qaeda president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, whom he has credited with imposing stability over his nation. ... Trump showered al-Zaidi with praise during his visit, announcing the men would have an unplanned lunch and predicting the "handsome" new leader, 41, would serve as a long-term leader with significant influence in the region. The strikes continue in Iran. And the blockade. U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM 53m U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a verification boarding aboard M/T Wen Yao in the Gulf of Oman, July 16. As of today, American forces have redirected 3 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade, disabled 1 that didn’t comply, and boarded 1 to ensure full compliance with the ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran. The Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding waters remain free and open, except for vessels attempting to violate America’s steel wall blockade. Trump's long-promised campaign to take out the bridges has begun: U.S. STRIKES IRANIAN INFRASTRUCTURE The United States is now targeting Iranian infrastructure, following through on President Donald Trump’s warning that Tehran would face escalating consequences for its continued aggression. Reports indicate that multiple bridges, railway… pic.twitter.com/mZKWXQEUfM — Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) July 16, 2026 This bridge that was struck by U.S. tonight carries Route 76, the main highway linking Bandar Abbas with Lar and onward to Shiraz. 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