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Iraq Warns of Terror Threat From Syria After US Troop Exit
Original: Iraq sounds alarm on terror threat from Syria one day after US troops leave
Iraqi officials have issued a warning about an increased terrorism threat emanating from Syria, coming just one day after the withdrawal of US troops from the region. Baghdad says the pullout could create space for extremist groups to regroup and operate more freely along the border. The warning underscores fears in Iraq that remaining security vacuums could be exploited by militants unless local and regional forces move quickly to fill the gap.
Why now: The warning came immediately after the US troop withdrawal, raising fresh concerns about a potential resurgence of extremist groups in the region.
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