Last remaining US forces prepare to leave Iraq after more than two decades

The final group of US forces in Iraq is set to leave the country, ending more than two decades of US military operations there, according to PerthNow and The West Australian.

The reports frame the move as the culmination of a long-running US presence in Iraq, with the “last remaining” troops departing. Both outlets describe the withdrawal in broad terms and do not provide additional details on dates, specific units, or immediate impacts on security and operations in Iraq.

While the outlets share the same core information, they differ only in wording rather than substance. Neither report highlights a distinct policy rationale, alternative interpretations, or responding statements from Iraqi or US officials in the supplied text.