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Claim Text: Erbil, capital of Iraq’s semiautonomous Kurdistan region, hosted the last coalition base in Iraq.
Simplified Text: Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s semiautonomous Kurdistan region, hosted the last coalition base in Iraq.
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "status": "last coalition base", "location": "Erbil, Iraq" }
Subject Tags: Iraq Military Base Erbil Kurdistan region
UUID: bdc72976-1eb2-44c8-b253-5d41c0222e73
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM (2 weeks ago)

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After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/world/middleeast/iraq-us-forces.html

U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq, ending a two-decade military presence that leaves behind a battered nation struggling between Washington and Tehran. While some Iraqis celebrate, others fear the future amid regional turmoil and the challenge of reining in militias.

US Foreign Policy Iraq Middle East Military Withdrawal Iran Militias Geopolitics Sovereignty

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