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Despite withdrawal, Pentagon seeks to maintain influence over Iraqi defence ministry

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US soldiers fold their national flag as they prepare to leave the Scania military base in Hilla, Iraq, 15 July 2010. US forces officially withdrew from the country on 30 September 2026.
US soldiers fold their national flag as they prepare to leave the Scania military base in Hilla, Iraq, 15 July 2010. US forces officially withdrew from the country on 30 September 2026. © Khider Abbas/EPA/MaxPPP

While troops officially left the country on 30 September, the US Department of War is working to extend its advisory programme with Iraq's defence ministry.

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