Hungary troops withdraw from Iraq

Hungarian soldiers stationed in northern Iraq have temporarily left the country due to the deteriorating security situation linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The withdrawal was confirmed on Saturday by the Chief of the Hungarian Defence Staff.

According to the Hungarian Ministry of Defence, all Hungarian military personnel and diplomats stationed in Erbil have safely reached Turkey. From there, they will be transported back to Hungary on a military aircraft.

Rising tensions in the region

Lieutenant General Gábor Böröndi, Chief of the Defence Staff, said the decision was made after a thorough and ongoing assessment of the regional security environment. Since the start of military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran, several bases in Iraq hosting international forces have reportedly been targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks.

As a result of the growing security risks, several countries participating in international missions have decided to partially or fully withdraw their personnel from affected bases.

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Coordinated evacuation with coalition partners

The temporary withdrawal of Hungarian forces from the Erbil airbase was carried out in close cooperation with the Italian contingent operating the camp there. Böröndi emphasised that the operation was executed quickly and successfully thanks to the disciplined and well-coordinated cooperation of several military units.

Staff members of Hungary’s Consulate General in Erbil also left Iraq together with the troops, under their protection. Officials stressed that the move is temporary and was made purely for security reasons as tensions in the region continue to evolve.

Featured image is from a 2025 campaign of the Hungarian Ministry of Defence. Source: Honvédelmi Minisztérium/Facebook

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