Iran congratulates Iraq on US-led coalition withdrawal, stresses accountability

In a statement late Saturday, Iran’s foreign ministry congratulated “the withdrawal of US occupation forces and other foreign troops following two decades of disastrous military presence in that country.” 

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Iraqi pro-Iran militia leader says US withdrawal not concern for Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Region has faced more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks from Iran and Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups since the start of the Middle East war in late February.

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IRGC hails US-led coalition withdrawal from Iraq as ‘great victory’

“The expulsion of the US from Iraq was the result of the proud Iraqi nation's steadfast commitment to its independence,” the IRGC said in a statement on Thursday, calling it a “historic victory.”

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Iraqi government prepares ‘draft plan’ for weapons restriction, says FM

“The Iraqi government has prepared a draft plan to restrict weapons to the state, which is scheduled to be presented in the coming days,” Hussein said in an Atlantic Council discussion in Washington. 

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We did not reach an agreement with the prime minister: Kataib Hezbollah

“We did not reach a conclusion with the prime minister, having awaited his response until the very last moment,” Secretary-General of Kataib Hezbollah Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi said in a statement, referring to a September 30 deadline for the disarmament of armed militias in the country.

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Trump says ‘very bad decision-making’ got US involved in Iraq

“It has been a long time, with very bad decision-making that got us involved in this quagmire in the first place, but soon, that will be part of History,” Trump said on Truth Social, in a statement about the US-led coalition’s withdrawal. 

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Iran-aligned Iraqi factions say ‘not bound’ by any timetable to disarm

“The Islamic Resistance declares that it is not bound by any timeline or agreement mentioned – or currently being discussed – by any government or political entity,” the network of armed groups said in a statement. 

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Ready to confront all threats: President Barzani lauds Erbil-Baghdad coordination amid coalition exit

The Kurdish leader dismissed “the inaccurate interpretations,” some of which he said come from a place of concern while some are driven by “hate”, that the departure of foreign troops threatens the existence of the Kurdistan Region.

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‘A new phase has begun’: Iraqi PM Zaidi celebrates anti-ISIS coalition’s withdrawal

Zaidi said “security cooperation with our friends in the International Coalition will remain an open avenue, becoming even more effective and focused.”

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