Last British Troops Withdraw From Iraq

8 Years After Iraq Invasion, Britain Formally Ends Its Military Operations In Iraq -- Washington Post/AP

LONDON — British operations in Iraq are officially ending, more than eight years after the country joined the U.S.-led invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein.

Most British troops left the country in 2009, but a small naval force remained to train Iraqi sailors. That Royal Navy mission ends on Sunday.

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UK forces' final farewell to Iraq -- BBC
An end to British military operations in Iraq -- British Forces News
British end military mission in Iraq -- AP
Britain ends Iraq military mission -- AFP
Eight years on, the last British soldier leaves Iraq -- The Independent
Britain ends military mission in Iraq, withdraws troops -- CNN
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An end to British military operations in Iraq -- British Forces News
British end military mission in Iraq -- AP
Britain ends Iraq military mission -- AFP
Eight years on, the last British soldier leaves Iraq -- The Independent
Britain ends military mission in Iraq, withdraws troops -- CNN
British military ends its 8-year mission in Iraq -- USA Today
UK's Operation Telic mission in Iraq ends at midnight -- BBC
Britain ends military mission in Iraq -- Day Press

My Comment: Not with a bang .... but just a whimper .... the U.K. military involvement in Iraq comes to an end.

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