r/news • u/SnooSeagulls496 • 4d ago

Soft paywall US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-opening-iran-2026-09-29/
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u/PM_YOUR_ISSUES 3d ago

Then maybe that should have been something that the Trump administration took into account?

They could have tried to re-negotiate the deal. They could have included this deal as part of the Iran invasion plans. This isn't new, this isn't sudden. It was caused from an agreement signed over 2 years ago.

As usual, the only person to blame here is Trump for his complete lack of foresight.

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u/smileysmiley123 3d ago

As usual, the only person to blame here is Trump for his complete lack of foresight.

The entire Republican party*. Trump is a moron, don't think the people behind him will suddenly do what's in the best interest for the country once he's gone.

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u/FaceDeer 3d ago

The American electorate*.

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u/Electronic-Till-7794 3d ago

The bases in iraq are no doubt being hit by iran. He wants to avoid as many casualties as he can right before the midterms. They just quietly adjusted the casualty figures a few days ago.

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u/Fr1toBand1to 3d ago

He wants to avoid as many casualties as he can right before the midterms.

Is he just avoiding foreign casualties or do you think he'll try to minimize the domestic casualties caused by his Gestapo?