NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
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Published on March 20, 2026.
The United States and the Republic of Iraq have withdrawn their troops from their mission in the Middle East, citing the ongoing Iran-Iran conflict. The mission will continue from a military headquarters in Naples, Italy, where it does not have a combat role and focuses on advising and building Iraqi security forces' capabilities. The withdrawal of troops is part of a broader trend that has led to more countries withdrawing troops from the Middle Eastern region.
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