Iraq insists coalition forces must withdraw by September 30
Baghdad has reaffirmed its commitment to a September 30 deadline to end the international coalition's military presence in Iraq, even as media reports cite an unnamed US official saying Washington and partners will scale down the mission and shift to a bilateral security partnership. The article notes a September 2024 plan with phased steps, a first phase ending in September 2025 and a final phase scheduled for September 2026, and says coordination will continue to ensure a smooth transition. Iraqi officials stress withdrawal supports state control of weapons and integration of armed factions.
Iraq expects coalition forces to withdraw by September 30, 2026
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Iraq and the United States agreed in September 2024 to end the coalition mission. The plan set phased end dates, including a final phase scheduled for September 2026. Next, Baghdad and coalition states will coordinate on the transition and…
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