Iraqi Army In Command Of The Anti-ISIS Air Base
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 18, 2026, 19:21 IST | Updated: Jan 18, 2026, 19:21 IST
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U.S. troops have exited a key Iraqi air base as part of the ongoing drawdown of American forces in the region. Control of the strategic anti-ISIS facility has now been handed over to the Iraqi Army, marking a significant shift in Iraq’s security operations. The transition highlights Iraq’s growing role in counterterror efforts and raises questions about regional stability and the future of U.S. involvement.
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