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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US withdrawal without defenses ‘cause for concern’: Peshmerga ministry

“The United States leaving the Kurdistan Region behind in such a complex regional situation, without providing any defense system, is a cause for concern,” the Peshmerga ministry said in a statement.

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Iraqi air force says it operates independently of global coalition

Khalid al-Tamimi said “all aerial missions within Iraq are carried out with complete independence from the International Coalition,” adding that the coalition has not carried out any missions in Iraq since the beginning of the year.

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Iraq says US-led coalition withdrawal, arms restrictions progressing smoothly

Regarding the coalition withdrawal, government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi told state media that "things are progressing smoothly towards achieving this national objective that Iraqis aspire to," adding that September 30 "will witness the complete end of the presence of the international coalition mission on Iraqi soil."

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Iraq reconsiders US troop withdrawal amid regional tensions

Iraq is reportedly reassessing the timeline for the withdrawal of US forces, citing concerns over regional instability, including the rise of armed groups in Syria and potential policy shifts with Donald Trump’s return to the White House

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US extends national emergency executive order on Iraq

US President Biden extends national emergency concerning Iraq, citing ongoing threats to US security, while Iraqi Prime Minister calls for US-led Coalition withdrawal, stating ISIS no longer poses a threat.

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Iraqi commander, soldiers killed in ‘terrorist’ attack

In Salahadin province, an ISIS attack claimed the lives of an Iraqi commander and soldiers, reigniting debates over the necessity of US-led coalition forces in Iraq.

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Powerful Iraqi pro-Iran group says US troops must leave

Pro-Iran group Kataeb Hezbollah urges US troop withdrawal from Iraq amid perceived lack of action from both US and Iraqi governments.

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Iraq open to partner with French companies, develop defense capabilities: PM Sudani

The Iraqi Prime Minister expressed openness to productive partnerships with French companies, particularly in enhancing defense capabilities, while simultaneously pushing for the conclusion of the Global Coalition's mission in Iraq amid escalating tensions in the region.

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