President Donald J. Trump announces the departure of the last American forces from Iraq

President Donald J. Trump announces that the last American forces are leaving Iraq, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in 2026. Trump praises Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi and contrasts the departure with the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Operation Inherent Resolve is set to end in 2026 as the last American forces leave Iraq. President Donald J. Trump declared the departure a victory for the United States and Iraq, noting that the military is bringing back all its equipment. Trump also commended Iraq's new Prime Minister, Ali Al Zaidi, while contrasting this orderly exit with the previous withdrawal from Afghanistan.