Iran Seeks U.S. Voter Support as American Troops Exit Iraq

Iran urges U.S. voters to oust Trump allies as U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq, raising security concerns and regional tensions.

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September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Baghdad, Iraq — U.S. forces are set to leave their final bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move that Iran and its allies are framing as a strategic triumph. The departure comes after more than two decades of conflict, during which 4,500 American soldiers lost their lives.

The withdrawal, agreed upon in 2024 under President Joe Biden and executed by the Trump administration, has sparked concern among Iraqi security experts. They warn that the absence of U.S. military presence could embolden Iran-backed militias and create a vacuum that may allow groups like the Islamic State to regroup.

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has called on U.S. voters to support candidates who oppose Trump’s allies, as the country celebrates the U.S. exit. Meanwhile, Iraqi officials and tribal leaders express fears that the security situation remains unstable, with some warning that the withdrawal could lead to renewed threats from militant groups.

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