“When did US troops depart from Iraq?”

"The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq in 2011 ended a nearly nine-year military presence following the 2003 invasion. This drawdown under President Obama fulfilled a 2008 security agreement transferring responsibilities to Iraqi forces. The 2011 exit aimed to stabilize Iraq but faced challenges with rising insurgencies. It remains a significant event in geopolitics reflecting shifts in US foreign policy. Analyzing this withdrawal highlights military strategy and the complexities of post-conflict reconstruction in the Middle East."