US nears full withdrawal from Iraq as bases in Kurdistan region face attacks from Iran, proxies

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The US is approaching full military withdrawal from Iraq, with its bases in the Kurdistan region experiencing attacks from Iran and proxy forces. Patriot air defense systems have already been removed, marking a significant security shift in the region.

Patriot air defense systems that detect and shoot down incoming missiles, drones and other airborne enemy equipment have already been removed, sources told Al-Monitor.