Iraq sets September 30 deadline for International Coalition withdrawal

International Coalition withdrawal Iraqi security forces ISIS combat mission national sovereignty weapons monopoly

Iraq has confirmed that the International Coalition's military mission against ISIS will conclude with a final withdrawal deadline of September 30. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense stated that this timeline is the result of prior planning and an agreement between Baghdad and its partners, marking a significant step for national sovereignty.

Iraqi security forces, including the army and the Ministry of Interior, have expressed readiness to assume full responsibility for national security and border protection. Officials cited the development of advanced intelligence systems and successful operations against terrorist groups as evidence of their capability to manage the security file independently.

President Nizar Amidi emphasized a policy of 'Iraq first,' seeking to maintain neutrality amidst regional tensions between the United States and Iran. He also reiterated the national priority of ensuring that the monopoly on weapons remains exclusively with the state. While the coalition's combat mission is ending, Iraq intends to continue military cooperation with international partners regarding training, capacity building, and the development of its air force and air defense systems.

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Ali al-Zaidi · Baghdad Dialogue Conference · International coalition · Iran · Iraq · Iraq Ministry of Defense · Major General Tahsin al-Khafaji · Nizar Amidi · Tahsin al-Khafaji

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[● 7 SOURCES] The Iraqi Ministry of Defense confirmed September 30 as the final deadline for the International Coalition's withdrawal. sarabic.ae · www.elbalad.news · 964media.com · www.albiladpress.com · ashams.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] President Nizar Amidi stated that Iraq's primary principle is 'Iraq first' in its foreign relations. negarmag.com · okaznews.net · fr.businessam.be · businessam.be
[● 6 SOURCES] Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated that the combat mission of the International Coalition against ISIS will end in September. sarabic.ae · 964media.com · www.albiladpress.com · ashams.com · diplomat.so · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Iraqi security forces are prepared to take full responsibility for national security and border protection following the withdrawal. sarabic.ae · www.elbalad.news · 964media.com · www.albiladpress.com · ashams.com · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Iraq has communicated messages to Iran regarding the need to review bilateral relations. negarmag.com · okaznews.net
[● 9 SOURCES] The International Coalition is scheduled to withdraw from Iraq by September 30. negarmag.com · okaznews.net · sarabic.ae · www.elbalad.news · 964media.com · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Iraq intends to continue military cooperation with international partners regarding training and capacity building. sarabic.ae · www.elbalad.news · 964media.com · www.albiladpress.com · ashams.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Iraqi President declared that the monopoly of weapons must remain exclusively in the hands of the state. negarmag.com · okaznews.net · fr.businessam.be · businessam.be
[○ 1 SOURCE] The security adviser to the prime minister clarified that the September 30 deadline applies to the coalition withdrawal, not the disarmament of armed factions. www.arabnews.pk