US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

The final U.S. troops are departing Iraq following an agreement between the two nations. The withdrawal has prompted celebrations from militias and concerns among Kurdish populations.
The Pentagon says it has ended a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.
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