Trump Hails US Withdrawal from Iraq as Victory for Washington, Baghdad

Washington, September 30, 2026 : US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the withdrawal of the last US troops from Iraq followed the completion of their mission to defeat ISIS militants, declaring an end to Operation Inherent Resolve and describing the withdrawal as a victory for both the United States and Iraq.

Trump Praises Iraqi Prime Minister

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States was leaving Iraq with what he described as a great new prime minister, adding that he had supported him from the beginning and fully endorsed him.

Withdrawal Framed as Decisive Victory Over ISIS

Trump described the withdrawal as a victory for the United States and Iraq and a decisive triumph over ISIS, saying the group had been completely decimated during his first administration. He said he had set a clear mission, given military commanders the tools needed to accomplish it, and refused to allow a temporary presence to become permanent.

Trump Says Time Had Come to "Return Home"

Trump added that he had faced a choice between staying and leaving, and had concluded, without question, that it was time for America to come home.

Withdrawal Follows CENTCOM Announcement

US Central Command (CENTCOM) had announced earlier Wednesday the completion of the orderly departure of US forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base, marking the formal end of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq.

Source: QNA