- Iraq is navigating complex geopolitical pressures, balancing relations with Iran while factoring in the influence of past US drone strikes and the impending withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.
- US military presence and mission against Islamic State fighters conclude in Iraq.
In 2020, American troops fought Islamic State in Iraq while Iran launched missiles at an Iraqi air base.
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What happened
In 2020, American troops fought Islamic State in Iraq while Iran launched missiles at an Iraqi air base.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
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