US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum
- US forces withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the resurgent Islamic State group an opening to regroup.
- It comes 23 years after US-led forces toppled dictator Saddam Hussein, then triggered upheaval and chaos,
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- US forces withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the resurgent Islamic State group an opening to regroup.
- It comes 23 years after US-led forces toppled dictator Saddam Hussein, then triggered upheaval and chaos,
Sources: France 24