Iraq security transition and sovereignty declaration

Iraq is undergoing a significant security transition following the conclusion of the International Coalition’s mission and the gradual redeployment of foreign forces. President Nizar Al-Amidi has declared the country is entering a phase of “full sovereignty,” emphasizing that national independence and the sanctity of state institutions are non-negotiable. A primary goal of this new era is for the state to maintain an exclusive monopoly on the use of force and to ensure all weapons are under constitutional control.

To manage this shift, the Iraqi government is working to integrate various armed formations into the official security apparatus. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi and the Coordination Framework have identified this period as a pivotal moment for national stability. A quadripartite committee has been tasked with overseeing constitutional provisions regarding arms control through June 30, 2027.

On September 30, 2026, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidani announced that Iraq had officially regained full sovereignty following the conclusion of the Global Coalition's military mission. Speaking on the National Day of Democracy, al-Zaidani stated the nation now maintains control over its decisions, territory, and airspace, with all weaponry under the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

In addition to security, the government is pivoting toward economic diversification and a balanced foreign policy. Key economic initiatives include the ‘One Million Plots Initiative’, the ‘Future Generations Fund’, and the ‘Development Roads Project’, which aims to strengthen Iraq’s role in regional trade, energy, and investment.