Here is what the page “US Troops Exit Iraq: Sovereignty or Instability Ahead? | DW News” contains. As US troops leave Iraq, the Middle Eastern nation enters a new chapter after nearly a decade of continuous American military presence. The withdrawal was agreed in 2024 under former President Joe Biden and carried out by Donald Trump's administration amid heightened tensions with neighboring Iran. While many Iraqis welcome the departure as a step toward greater sovereignty, others fear it could create an opening for extremist groups to regain strength.
DW News asked Hayder Al-Shakeri, a Research Fellow at the Middle East Institute, to analyze the implications. He discussed the potential security vacuum and the challenges Iraq faces in maintaining stability without US forces. The withdrawal also comes at a time of regional volatility, with Iran's influence looming large. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.