Even Trump won't be able to fix the consequences of the American withdrawal from Iraq

Iraq has begun celebrations for the departure of all American forces from its territory for the first time since 2014. The pro-Iranian Shiite terrorist organizations declared a historic victory. The article examines the security implications of the withdrawal, focusing on the fact that the militias remain armed and the growing risk to the Kurds, and raises questions about President Trump's approval of the move.

Iraq began celebrations on Tuesday for the departure of all American forces from its territory for the first time since 2014. The pro-Iranian Shiite terrorist organizations declared a historic victory over the US. The article examines the security implications of the withdrawal, focusing on the fact that the militias remain armed. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi presented a plan to disarm the militias by June 2027, nine months after the withdrawal date. The first victims, according to the article, are the Kurds, after the US removed its air defense systems from Iraqi Kurdistan, and Iran launched drones and missiles at them. The article raises questions about President Trump's approval of the move, especially given that the previous American withdrawal led to the formation of ISIS, and notes that some of the American military presence may not be visible to the local government, while mentioning a secret Israeli base that was exposed in May.