U.S. Troops Withdraw from Iraq's Ain al-Asad Airbase
Published on: Jan. 17, 2026, 11:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Airbase, marking a strategic shift in U.S.-Iraq relations. This move, formalized in 2024, transitions their partnership towards a bilateral security relationship, amidst historical tensions with Iran-backed groups targeting the base following the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
