The U.S. is pulling its last troops out of Iraq. How will it affect the Middle East

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published September 30, 2026 at 4:42 AM EDT

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, former U.S. National Security Advisor, about the impact the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq will have on the Middle East.

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