Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq - Reuters

American forces are completing their final withdrawal from the remaining U.S. bases in Iraq, with the last units scheduled to leave on Wednesday. The departure marks the end of a multi‑year presence that began after the 2003 invasion of Iraq and has been reduced in recent years under a bilateral agreement between Washington and Baghdad.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran issued a public appeal to American voters, urging them to remove members of Congress who are aligned with President Donald Trump’s allies. The IRGC’s statement framed the U.S. pullout as an opportunity for political change in the United States, and it was accompanied by remarks from officials in Tehran celebrating the end of the American military footprint in the neighboring country.

U.S. officials have described the withdrawal as part of a broader strategic shift that also includes the recent exit of American troops from Afghanistan. They emphasized that the decision reflects a reassessment of U.S. commitments in the region rather than a concession to external pressure.

Analysts have noted that the simultaneous drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan may be interpreted as a signal to Iran about the limits of U.S. military power. Some commentators suggest that the withdrawals demonstrate the challenges of sustaining long‑term overseas deployments, while others caution that the impact on regional security dynamics remains uncertain.

The final departure of U.S. forces from Iraq is expected to be a low‑key operation, with both governments stating that the transition will be orderly and that existing security arrangements will continue through Iraqi and coalition partners. The move closes a chapter of direct American military involvement in Iraq that has lasted nearly two decades.