US and Iraq agree to end anti-ISIS coalition presence by 2025, troop reductions possible

The U.S. and Iraq announced an agreement to end the anti-ISIS coalition military presence in Iraq by September 2025. This could lead to a reduction of the 2,500 U.S. troops currently stationed there, while maintaining 900 troops in Syria. U.S. officials clarified that this agreement does not mean a full withdrawal from Iraq. Instead, it marks a transition to a new military relationship focused on supporting Iraqi forces and countering ISIS. The agreement does not specify troop numbers or withdrawal timelines. Future discussions will determine the size and role of U.S. forces in Iraq, as the anti-ISIS coalition continues to exist without a military presence in the country.