Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawal

“As US leaves Iraq definetly, Baghdad sees withdrawal as 'symbol of sovereignty' - analysis”

Iraq’s depiction of the US withdrawal as leading to “sovereignty” shows how Baghdad has not valued the US role in fighting ISIS and maintaining order in the country.

“Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdraw”

Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.

“Iraqis celebrate US troops withdrawal as government takes charge of security”

Military parades mark departure while PM says fight against terrorism continues; Washington pledges targeted training and intelligence support will continue as concerns rise over militias and Islamic State The post Iraqis celebrate US troops withdrawal as government takes charge of security appeared first on The Times of Israel .

“As US ends operations in Iraq, Baghdad celebrates its withdrawal and renewed sovereignty - analysis”

Baghdad asked the US to return. Now, in a kind of “no good deed goes unpunished” manner, Iraq is celebrating the US leaving after asking the US for help.

“Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawal”

Night time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday.

“As Iraq celebrates U.S. withdrawal, its real struggle for sovereignty only begins”

Iraq's jubilant Sovereignty Day marked the end of the U.S. military presence, but beneath the fireworks, the country faces old dilemmas: pro-Iranian militias wield power, regional rivals vie for influence and Iraq's economic recovery remains fragile

“U.S. withdrawal from Iraq is complete”

Twenty-three years after President George W. Bush's campaign of "shock and awe," the U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq.