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The Day with Brent Goff: US pulls out of Iraq

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September 30, 2026

The US has withdrawn all troops from Iraq, 23 years after invading and ousting Saddam Hussein. It’s the second US exit. Is it the last? Also on The Day: High diesel prices are driving up costs worldwide.

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The Day is a news show that helps you understand emerging stories from Europe, the US and across the globe. Join Brent Goff and Nicole Frölich from Monday through Friday as they put the day’s events into context with the help of experts, political players and DW’s reporters on the ground.

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