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US Troops Exit Iraq

US military completes withdrawal from Iraq, ending anti-ISIS mission

Photo: Fox News World

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sep 30: The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal of forces from Iraq, ending its combat mission there.

Oct 2: Final withdrawal from Iraq completed

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Mother Jones emphasized End of Unjust War; Fox News World emphasized Mission Accomplished, ISIS Defeated.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the 'successful conclusion' of operations in Iraq. — Mother Jones
▸The exit marks the end of 23 years of war and occupation, not merely the recent ISIS mission. — Mother Jones

RIGHT FOCUS

▸The final forces departed Erbil Air Base, closing out Operation Inherent Resolve, launched in 2014. — Fox News World
▸The broader counter-ISIS campaign continues, with the task force headquarters relocating to Jordan and operations ongoing in Syria. — Fox News World
▸CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper praised the tens of thousands of service members who served in Iraq. — Fox News World

◈ FACTUAL CONFLICT Coverage conflicts on whether this ends 23 years of US war or only the 12-year post-2014 ISIS mission.

Houthi Attacks Rattle Saudi Arabia

Houthi missile and drone strikes disrupt business and daily life across Saudi Arabia in October 2026.

Left: Investor conference postponed; Egypt offers defense aid.

Right: Iconic Riyadh skyscraper evacuates amid drone fear.

Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as Egypt agrees to help defend the kingdom.

Left: Egypt joins Saudi Arabia's Houthi defense effort.

Right: Riyadh skyscraper sends workers home amid strikes.

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was struck by an SUV outside her Wangaratta office in a deliberate attack.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Monday: Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured when struck by a vehicle outside her office in rural Victoria.

Tuesday: Attack confirmed as deliberate by Prime Minister

Left: Nation stunned as MP reportedly loses leg.

Right: PM Albanese calls it a deliberate act.

Twelve senators, six from each party, urge Trump to scrap Russia diesel sanctions-relief deal.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 10: Trump announced a diesel supply deal with Putin on Oct. 9, including a U.S. sanctions waiver.

Thursday: Bipartisan Senate revolt against Trump's Russia diesel deal

Left: Deal betrays Ukraine and won't help Americans.

Right: Bipartisan senators demand Trump rescind the deal.