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Kurdish Communities – Fear a security vacuum after the final U.S. troops left Iraq, worrying that Turkish forces or rival militias could move in; local leaders say the withdrawal removes a key deterrent and threatens economic aid projects. They also fear disruption to cross‑border trade with Turkey and loss of U.S. medical teams.

Iraqi Militias – Celebrated the U.S. exit with street gatherings in Mosul and Erbil, waving flags and chanting for sovereignty; commanders claimed the departure opens space for “national” forces to control borders and expand influence without foreign oversight. Some militia leaders announced plans to recruit former U.S. contractors, citing a security gap.

U.S. Military – Completed the drawdown, removing the last convoy from Baghdad airport; Pentagon officials said the move follows the 2021 agreement and shifts responsibility to Iraqi security forces, while observers warn the gap may invite regional power struggles. The withdrawal also ended a joint counter‑terrorism task force that had reduced ISIS activity, prompting analysts to question how Iraq will sustain gains without American air support.