The US military said on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, according to CNN, HuffPost, NPR, the New York Post and Fox News.
Fox News reported that the withdrawal was completed from Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, with the US military relocating its headquarters to Jordan.
Sources differ on the length of the mission being described: Fox News and the New York Post characterized it as a 12-year mission, while Sky News described the departing troops as ending a presence of 23 years in Iraq.
The New York Post reported that the mission that ended was one to fight the Islamic State group.
Sky News published video of the final US troops withdrawing from Iraq.
How each side covered it
Left
- CNN, HuffPost and NPR reported that the US military's withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete.
- None of the left-leaning outlets provided additional detail beyond the announcement itself.
“The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete” — CNN
Center
- Sky News published footage of the final US troops withdrawing from Iraq.
- Sky News described the withdrawal as ending a 23-year US presence in the country.
“Watch final US troops withdraw from Iraq after 23 years” — Sky News
Right
- Fox News reported the withdrawal was completed from Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Fox News said the US military is relocating its headquarters to Jordan.
- The New York Post and Fox News described the ended mission as 12 years long and aimed at fighting the Islamic State group.
“US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What happened with US troops in Iraq?
The US military announced that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, according to CNN, HuffPost, NPR, the New York Post and Fox News.
Where did the final US withdrawal take place?
According to Fox News, the withdrawal was completed from Erbil Air Base, which also marked the end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.
How long was the US military mission in Iraq?
Sources disagree: Fox News and the New York Post described a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group, while Sky News referred to the end of a 23-year US military presence in Iraq.
Where is the US military relocating its headquarters?
Fox News reported that the US military is relocating its headquarters to Jordan following the withdrawal from Iraq.
What did different outlets emphasize about the withdrawal?
Left-leaning outlets and the New York Post focused on the announcement that the withdrawal was complete, Sky News highlighted video of the final troops leaving after a 23-year presence, and Fox News detailed the operational end of Operation Inherent Resolve and the headquarters relocation to Jordan.
Sources · 11 outlet reports
- CNNLeft-leaningThe US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
- HuffPostLeft-leaningU.S. Military Says Its Withdrawal Of Troops From Iraq Is Complete
- NPRLeft-leaningU.S. withdraws final troops from Iraq
- CNACenterPentagon announces completion of withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
- Financial TimesCenterUS withdraws remaining troops from Iraq
- Sky NewsCenterWatch final US troops withdraw from Iraq after 23 years
- Fox NewsRight-leaningUS military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission
- Just the NewsRight-leaningUS military says withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
- New York PostRight-leaningThe US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
- NewsmaxRight-leaningUS Military Says Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Is Complete
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningU.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete, ending 12-year mission