U.S. and coalition partners end Operation Inherent Resolve, withdrawing from Erbil Air Base; Iraqi forces assume security duties.

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U.S. Central Command announced the formal conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, with the final departure of U.S. forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base. Iraqi security forces are now designated as the primary authority for counter‑ISIS operations in the region.

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30 Sep 2026 · 07:59 UTC
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30 Sep 2026 · 07:59 UTC
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