# Iraq advances $60bn deals amid coalition troop withdrawal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iraq-coalition-withdrawal-and-militia-disarmament > Updated: 2026-09-09T12:33:46.000Z. Sources: 107. Developments: 13. As the September 30, 2026, deadline for the U.S.-led coalition’s withdrawal approaches, the Iraqi government has reaffirmed that the date remains an “immovable deadline.” Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has rejected proposals to allow any coalition troops to remain beyond this date, emphasizing that the departure is a fixed commitment intended to prevent Iraq from being drawn into regional conflicts. This withdrawal marks the conclusion of a 23-year military presence. Following a White House visit by Prime Minister al-Zaidi, Iraq and the United States have moved to advance approximately $60 billion in economic deals covering energy, technology, and health. A primary focus is the revival of the 850-kilometer Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, a project that could be led by Chevron and aims to provide an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. While President Donald Trump indicated Iraq is prepared to operate without U.S. troops by the end of September, the transition faces security hurdles regarding the disarmament of pro-Iran militias, such as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). Although the Iraqi government seeks to integrate these groups into official state structures, hardline factions have signaled they will neither disarm nor join the state apparatus. In the Kurdistan region, the withdrawal has commenced, with forces transferring daily to locations outside Iraq. Simultaneously, officials from Turkey, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Regional Government are meeting in Erbil to coordinate a plan for approximately 4,200 members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to lay down their arms. This plan involves vacating 18 specific sites, including camps in Amedi, Zakho, and Mount Korek, under a joint monitoring mechanism. Domestically, al-Zaidi continues to focus on consolidating the state’s monopoly on force and dismantling armed factions through the “Saulat al-Fajr” (Dawn Raid) anti-corruption campaign. ## Claims - The September 30 deadline for the withdrawal of the US-led coalition is fixed and final. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The drawdown of US troops and military equipment from Erbil began approximately three weeks ago. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Iraqi security forces are prepared to take full responsibility for national security and border protection following the withdrawal. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Iraq intends to continue military cooperation with international partners regarding training and capacity building. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Iraqi government intends to restrict all weapons to exclusive state control. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The withdrawal of international coalition forces is proceeding at an accelerated pace according to established timelines. (corroborated by 5 sources) - German forces have completed their withdrawal from Erbil. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Coalition forces begin Iraq withdrawal as regional disarmament talks proceed US-led coalition forces have begun withdrawing from Iraq’s Kurdistan region, while Turkey, Iraq, and the KRG coordinate a plan for 4,200 PKK members to disarm and vacate northern Iraqi sites. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coalition-forces-begin-iraq-withdrawal-as-regional-disarmament-talks-proceed ### 2026-09-06: Iraq and U.S. advance $60bn in deals amid troop withdrawal and militia disarmament Iraq and the U.S. are advancing $60 billion in deals, including a major oil pipeline revival, while navigating the complex disarmament of pro-Iran militias ahead of the scheduled U.S. troop departure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-and-us-advance-60bn-in-deals-amid-troop-withdrawal-and-militia-disarmament ### 2026-09-02: Iraq undergoes security restructuring and anti-corruption crackdown Iraq is restructuring its security landscape as the International Coalition prepares to withdraw by September 30, while the government intensifies anti-corruption efforts, dismissing over 200 security personnel 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-undergoes-security-restructuring-and-anti-corruption-crackdown ### 2026-09-02: Iraq faces security and political hurdles amid coalition withdrawal Iraq faces dual challenges: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeks to consolidate state control over weapons as coalition forces withdraw, while political disputes and international vetoes stall key leadership roles 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-faces-security-and-political-hurdles-amid-coalition-withdrawal ### 2026-08-31: Iraq confirms total U.S.-led coalition troop withdrawal by September 2026 Iraq has confirmed September 30, 2026, as the final date for the total withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces, with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi rejecting proposals to extend their stay. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-confirms-total-us-led-coalition-troop-withdrawal-by-september-2026 ### 2026-08-26: Iraq accelerates International Coalition withdrawal through September 30 The International Coalition's withdrawal from Iraq is accelerating toward a September 30 deadline. German forces have completed their exit from Erbil, with bases being transferred to Peshmerga and local Iraqi-m 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-accelerates-international-coalition-forces-withdrawal ### 2026-08-24: Iraq sets September 30 for full sovereignty and coalition withdrawal Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi set September 30 as the date for declaring full sovereignty, coinciding with the withdrawal of International Coalition forces and ongoing efforts to consolidate all weapons under state law 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-sets-september-30-for-full-sovereignty-and-coalition-withdrawal ### 2026-08-22: Iraq sets September 30 deadline for International Coalition withdrawal Iraq has set September 30 as the final deadline for the International Coalition's withdrawal, with national security forces prepared to assume full responsibility for the country's defense and sovereignty. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-president-announces-arms-monopoly-plan-and-coalition-withdrawal ### 2026-08-15: Iraq to end International Coalition military mission by September 30 Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeydi announced that the International Coalition's military mission will end on September 30, with no foreign troops expected to remain in Iraq after October 1. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-to-end-international-coalition-military-mission-by-september-30 ### 2026-08-12: Iraq and US finalize September 30 deadline for coalition withdrawal Iraq and the US have finalized September 30 as the deadline for the complete withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq, aiming for full national sovereignty by October 1. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-military-on-track-to-complete-iraq-withdrawal-by-september-30 ### 2026-07-14: US military to complete withdrawal from Iraq by September 30 US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi said US troops will leave Iraq by Sept 30 2026, ending a 23‑year deployment and shifting to an economic partnership as US companies stay. 48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-military-to-complete-withdrawal-from-iraq-by-end-of-september ### 2026-06-29: Iraq orders Iran‑backed militias to surrender arms by Sept 30 Iraq gave Iran‑backed militias until 30 Sept 2026 to hand over weapons or join state forces, aligning with the U.S.–led coalition’s exit and under U.S. pressure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-orders-iranbacked-militias-to-surrender-arms-by-sept-30 ### 2026-06-27: Iraq to End U.S.-Led Coalition Combat Mission Against ISIS by September Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zeidi says the U.S.-led coalition combat mission against ISIS will end and all foreign troops will leave Iraq by September 2026, citing infrastructure damage, economic loss, and a “S 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-to-end-us-led-coalition-combat-mission-against-isis-by-september --- Cite as: Iraq advances $60bn deals amid coalition troop withdrawal. 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