Troops withdrawn by U.S. from Iraq, as stated in Circles news report

The United States is in the process of withdrawing some troops from military bases in Iraq, as part of a previously agreed-upon plan to partially withdraw from certain locations by the end of September. This move, however, has left several questions unanswered, and no official confirmation has been given from either the US or Iraq.

The US-led international coalition has been fighting against the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria since 2014, when IS overran large areas of both countries. The operation against IS has been a significant part of US military presence in the region.

Initially, this was not considered a troop withdrawal, but rather a realignment of the US military presence in Iraq to a security partnership, as announced about a year ago. Some US troops will remain at the bases in an advisory and training capacity, while others are leaving the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province and the base of Victoria near Baghdad International Airport.

The exact number of troops being withdrawn from Iraq is a subject of some debate. The US government reported approximately 2,500 American soldiers stationed in Iraq, while Iraqi sources put the number at over 3,000. It is not yet clear how many of these troops will be stationed in the Iraqi Kurdish Region and neighboring Kuwait in the future.

The withdrawal comes amidst pressure on Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani from various groups to speed up the withdrawal of US troops. However, it is important to note that Iraqi security forces continue to rely on the help of the US military in ground and air operations against IS.

In Syria, there were around 700 US soldiers, according to the Pentagon. The future of their presence in the region remains uncertain, as the details of the US troop withdrawal from Iraq are still being clarified.

As this situation develops, it is crucial to maintain a clear and factual understanding of the events unfolding in the region. More information is expected to be released in the coming days, providing a clearer picture of the US troop withdrawal from Iraq and its implications for the ongoing fight against IS.