The last of the personnel from the group, known as NATO Mission Iraq, left Iraq on Friday, the alliance said in a statement, as per CBS News. What is NATO Mission Iraq? Under the mandate, NATO personnel trained Iraqi forces but were not involved in combat operations, the alliance said. "I would also like to thank the dedicated men and women of NATO Mission Iraq, who continued their mission throughout this period. “Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer “need,” or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID!

Source: Mint March 20, 2026 20:31 UTC