What happened
The United States is set to withdraw its forces from Iraq, marking the end of a decades-long presence in the country. This move has been met with celebration from Shiite groups, but has also raised concerns about the potential consequences of the withdrawal.
A Sunni tribal leader in Fallujah has warned that Iraq is not fully prepared to secure itself, and that the creation of a power vacuum is a fear shared by many Iraqis. This concern is largely driven by the potential for increased Iranian influence and the possibility of renewed attacks by the Islamic State (ISIS).
