Embassy of the United States Baghdad, Iraq

U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction Program in Iraq

Cleared landmines and unexploded ordnance from more than 18 million square meters across Iraq, boosting economic and agricultural development throughout the nation.  Provided mine- and unexploded ordnance- risk education to nearly 35,000 Iraqi men, women and children.  This includes an innovative program through the nongovernmental organization “Spirit of Soccer” to train male and female soccer coaches and to teach youth about the potential risks, which they in turn can spread throughout their communities. 

U.S. Shifts from Military to Civilian-Led Mission in Iraq

Washington — The United States has ended its seven-and-a-half-year-old military operation in Iraq and is shifting to a civilian-led mission to build a partnership with Iraq that will strengthen its government, industry and people, President Obama says.

President Obama on End of U.S. Combat Mission in Iraq

THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight, I’d like to talk to you about the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the need to rebuild our nation here at home.

U.S. Civilian Engagement with Iraq

Under the terms of the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement, we are building a dynamic partnership with the Iraqi government and people.  U.S. government agencies are working to support Iraq's development in a range of sectors, including education, energy, trade, health, culture, law enforcement, and judicial cooperation.   PDF version full text English (43K) | Arabic (60K)

U.S. Partnership with Iraq: Examples by Department

Specific information on programs and initiatives in Iraq led by departments of the U.S. Government.  PDF version full text     Arabic (113K)


Facts and Figures on Drawdown in Iraq

“Let me say this as plainly as I can: by August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end.”  - President Barack Obama, Camp Lejeune, February 27, 2009.  PDF version full text  Arabic (60K)