TRIraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military will withdraw from Iraq by September 30, ending a 23-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The decision follows a 2024 agreement between the U.S. and Iraq to end the mission against ISIS, with many troops having already departed. Trump emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to supporting Iraq economically and militarily but does not believe further military involvement is necessary. Al-Zaidi confirmed the withdrawal while noting that U.S. companies will continue operating in Iraq. The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to the agreement, highlighting the shift toward training Iraqi forces to take over security responsibilities.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the announcement from both U.S. and Iraqi officials without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from Trump and al-Zaidi, as well as a statement from the Pentagon, providing balanced coverage of the decision. There is no clear ideological slant in the framing,
