The US, which has 9 military bases in Iraq, is leaving the country ▪ Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US, which has maintained its military presence, is expected to complete its military mission in the country as of September 30 ▪ While Iraqi officials state that there will be no foreign military bases left in the country, the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) expresses concerns regarding air defense 📌 The US maintained a presence with approximately 166,000 troops until December 2011 📌 Under the military strategic agreement signed in 2014, there were nearly 5,000 US troops in Iraq