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U.S. ends military operations in Iraq amid rising Iran tensions

President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Iraq's prime minister to announce the end of U.S. military operations in Iraq as tensions with Iran rise.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. is signaling a significant shift in the Middle East after President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with the Iraqi prime minister to announce an end to military operations in Iraq. The decision comes as conflict in Iran ramps up, increasing regional uncertainty.