--- title: "US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq after more than a decade" description: "Most outlets reported that the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq after more than a decade, with a focus on its role in combating militant or jihadist groups. Dawn and 24 News HD mentioned the coalition's dual role in helping save Iraq while causing persistent friction. Arab News Pakistan added that the conclusion of the mission raises concerns about the empowerment of pro-Iran armed factions. Aaj News provided more specific details, noting the mission's name (Operation Inherent Resolve) and the transition to an Iraqi-led security effort. ARY News (English) focused on the timeline of the coalition’s involvement, specifying the years 2014 to 2017. Geo News included a brief visual description of a flag-raising event in Baghdad." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11474-us-led-coalition-ends-mission-in-iraq site: HarZaviya language: en --- # US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq after more than a decade world · updated 1 Oct 2026, 6:40 AM PKT · 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2026 · 7 articles from 7 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 7 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the announcement that the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq after more than a decade. Dawn and 24 News HD both noted the coalition's role in helping Iraq "save the country from militant groups" or "jihadists," while also mentioning the "persistent friction" caused by the mission. Geo News included a brief visual description of a flag-placing ceremony in Baghdad but did not add further context beyond the headline and image caption. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 1 Oct 2026 — US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq (1 outlet) - **Business Recorder** — [US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442096/us-led-coalition-ends-mission-in-iraq) · 1 Oct 2026, 6:40 AM PKT > BAGHDAD: Iraqis celebrated the departure of US forces after more than two decades of war on Wednesday, though many feared that any security vacuum could increase the power of Iran-backed group or provide an opening for the return of Islamic State. The withdrawal of the final troops, mainly from an airbase in Erbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region, ended the biggest US war of the century, w... ### 30 Sep 2026 — US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq after more than a decade (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq after more than a decade, with a focus on its role in combating militant or jihadist groups. Dawn and 24 News HD mentioned the coalition's dual role in helping save Iraq while causing persistent friction. Arab News Pakistan added that the conclusion of the mission raises concerns about the empowerment of pro-Iran armed factions. Aaj News provided more specific details, noting the mission's name (Operation Inherent Resolve) and the transition to an Iraqi-led security effort. ARY News (English) focused on the timeline of the coalition’s involvement, specifying the years 2014 to 2017. Geo News included a brief visual description of a flag-raising event in Baghdad. - **Aaj News (English)** — [US-led coalition withdraws from Iraq after 12-year Daesh fight](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474645/us-led-coalition-withdraws-from-iraq-after-12-year-daesh-fight) · 30 Sep 2026, 3:26 PM PKT > The United States and its coalition partners have formally concluded their military mission in Iraq under Operation Inherent Resolve, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, marking the transition to an Iraqi-led security effort and a bilateral defence relationship. Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said the “orderly departure” of coalition forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base marked the succes... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq](https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/us-led-coalition-ends-mission-in-iraq-3002753) · 30 Sep 2026, 2:01 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > A US-led coalition, in place since 2014 to combat jihadists in Iraq, has concluded its mission. This development raises concerns among some about the empowerment of pro-Iran armed factions. - **ARY News (English)** — [US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq](https://arynews.tv/us-led-coalition-ends-mission-iraq) · 30 Sep 2026, 12:39 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ERBIL, Iraq: The US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq on Wednesday, after fighting jihadists in a major war from 2014 to 2017. - **24 News HD** — [US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Sep-2026/us-led-coalition-ends-mission-iraq) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:39 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > After more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq, having helped save the country from jihadists while causing persistent friction. - **Geo News** — [US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684339-us-led-coalition-ends-mission-in-iraq) · 30 Sep 2026, 10:13 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > A policeman prepares to place an Iraqi flag on a police vehicle at the Tahrir Square in Baghdad on September 29, 2026.— AFPAfter more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq, having helped save the country from resistance groups while... - **Dawn** — [US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033700/us-led-coalition-ends-mission-in-iraq) · 30 Sep 2026, 9:45 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > After more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq, having helped save the country from militant groups while causing persistent friction. Coalition troops were deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight the Islamic State (IS) group, which had seized large swathes of both countries and committed massacres and atrocities. The group was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in S... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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