Operation Inherent Resolve, launched in 2014 to combat the Islamic State (IS), has entered a new phase following the reported completion of the US military withdrawal from Iraq. The development marks a significant shift in West Asian security dynamics.
Iran and allied Shia militias, including Kataib Hezbollah, have described the US exit as a strategic victory. The changing security landscape may create opportunities for Iran to expand its political and military influence in Iraq.
APSC Relevance: West Asian Geopolitics, International Security
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