Iraq Sets Deadline for Coalition Withdrawal
Iraq has set September 30 as the final date for the withdrawal of international coalition forces, with military directives issued to facilitate the process. The country is also strengthening its security capabilities to manage the security file independently. Baghdad seeks to end any armed military presence while maintaining political relations with Washington. The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) are considered an Iraqi security institution, and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is deemed illegal in Iraq.3 sourcesSee all sources