Claims Record
Al-Bayan on the Pentagon Announcement of the US Withdrawal from Iraq
Consistent with the record
| Case | MEF-CR-009 |
|---|---|
| Date of Item | September 30, 2026 |
| Outlet | Al-Bayan (stance tag: Dubai daily; UAE-aligned) |
| Press and Language | Arab press, Arabic |
| Headline (Machine Translation) | Pentagon: the US military completed its withdrawal from Iraq |
| Original | Outlet page |
| Archived Copy | Wayback Machine copy |
| Countries Discussed | United States, Iraq |
| Tags | US forces, Iraq, Counter-ISIS mission |
| Readout | Daily Readout, October 1, 2026 |
What Was Claimed
Al-Bayan reported that the Pentagon announced the US military had completed its withdrawal from Iraq, formally concluding Operation Inherent Resolve after a 12-year campaign against ISIS, while continuing targeted training and intelligence support.
What the Record Shows
The Pentagon statement of September 30, 2026 says the United States and coalition partners formally concluded Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, that the departure from Erbil Air Base marks the conclusion of the military mission, that the campaign lasted 12 years, and that the Department will continue to provide targeted training and intelligence support to Iraqi partners.
Records Cited
- Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on the Conclusion of the U.S. Military Mission in Iraq, US Department of War, September 30, 2026.
- U.S. Forces End Operation Inherent Resolve Mission in Iraq, US Central Command, September 30, 2026.