U.S. downplays talk of Iraq withdrawal, says troops will stay in Syria The Washington PostWrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal The Associated PressU.S.-led coalition mission in Iraq to end by September 2025 ReutersUS not withdrawing from Iraq but agreement could lead to troop reductions ABC NewsUS to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain Al Jazeera English