
The American envoy to Syria considered the step a strategic achievement after 23 years of the forces’ presence.
The American ambassador to Turkey and the Trump administration's envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, commented on the announcement of the withdrawal of the last American forces from Iraq after 23 years, considering the step a strategic achievement achieved by President Trump by aligning regional interests.
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23 years have passed since the arrival of the first American forces in Iraq.
(CNN) - The American ambassador to Turkey and the Trump administration’s envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, commented on the announcement of the withdrawal of the last American forces from Iraq, 23 years after the arrival of the country’s first forces.
Barak said in a blog post on his page on the
The American ambassador continued, saying: “This achievement was achieved thanks to the Americans and Iraqis who performed their duty and made sacrifices over those years. The highest signs of appreciation for their service are evident in the presence of an Iraq that stands tall and self-reliant today. With this harmony, a door that had been closed for a long time was opened, paving the way for the Zaidi Prime Minister and the Iraqi people to unify all the Iraqi armed forces under the umbrella of one state and a unified chain of command, so that America would be a friend and partner, not just a military force.” stationed.”
Barak concluded his post by saying that it was "extreme political ingenuity that required moving one pivotal piece in a massive regional 'Rubik's Cube' that is still searching for its own solution algorithm. Well done, Mr. President."
On Wednesday, Trump said in a post on his page on the Truth Social platform: “Today I am pleased to announce that the last American forces are leaving Iraq!... This day represents a victory for the United States, a victory for Iraq, and a decisive victory over ISIS, which was completely crushed by the Trump administration...”
Iraq and Turkey agreed in September 2026 to gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zelekan military base to the Iraqi government, following years of tension over the Turkish military presence and Baghdad’s sovereignty.

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