# US Completes Troop Withdrawal from Iraq, Ends Operation Inherent Resolve and Moves HQ to Jordan

*Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 6:10 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-04T06:10:40.076Z (2h ago)
**Category**: geopolitics | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: The United States has pulled its remaining troops out of Iraq, ended Operation Inherent Resolve and shifted the mission’s headquarters to Jordan, according to new reporting. The move closes the latest chapter of America’s military role in Iraq and leaves Iraqi forces more directly responsible for dealing with militant groups and armed factions.

The United States has completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq and ended Operation Inherent Resolve, with the mission’s headquarters relocated to Jordan, according to reports on 4 October.

This drawdown removes the most visible element of the US military presence that has operated in Iraq under the Operation Inherent Resolve banner. The headquarters move to Jordan indicates Washington intends to keep some regional counterterrorism and advisory capacity but without a permanent troop footprint inside Iraq.

Jordan already hosts US forces and facilities used for surveillance, training and air operations across the region. Housing the former Iraq mission’s command structure there allows the United States to retain a measure of oversight and rapid‑response capability while signaling respect for Iraqi demands to end foreign troop deployments.

For Iraqi politics, the formal end of Operation Inherent Resolve is both a symbolic assertion of sovereignty and a practical test. Successive governments in Baghdad have faced pressure from domestic factions, including those linked to armed groups, to expel foreign troops. At the same time, Iraq’s regular security forces have relied on US training, intelligence and air support to counter militant networks and navigate tensions with powerful militias.

Communities that suffered under militant rule will now lean more heavily on Iraqi forces to prevent cells from rebuilding. Any resurgence of bombings, targeted killings or extortion will quickly show how well those forces can manage without US troops present.

Regionally, the US move changes how deterrence works against armed groups aligned with Iran that operate in Iraq and neighboring countries. These factions have previously launched rockets and drones at US sites in Iraq and Syria. With fewer American positions on Iraqi soil, flashpoints may shift to other parts of the region where US assets remain.

The withdrawal aligns with a broader US effort to scale back open‑ended military commitments in the Middle East while keeping enough capability nearby to respond to crises. Ending the formal mission in Iraq may free resources and political attention for other priorities, but it also reduces Washington’s options if Iraqi security deteriorates.

Neighboring states, including Turkey, Syria and Gulf countries, will watch closely to see whether Iraqi territory again becomes a permissive route for cross‑border fighters or weapons flows. If Iraqi forces maintain pressure on militant remnants and manage militia activity, the US exit may be largely symbolic. If they struggle, the effects could spread beyond Iraq.

Reversing this decision would be difficult and politically costly in both Washington and Baghdad. Indicators to monitor include any agreements on continued US training or intelligence support from outside Iraq, shifts in the pace and scale of attacks by militant and militia groups, and signals from either capital about exploring new security cooperation frameworks if conditions worsen.