US Military Withdrawal from Iraq on September 30 Confirmed; Iraq No Longer Needs Foreign Forces

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – International Service: Jawad al-Sa'adi, a member of the Iraqi Parliament's Security and Defense Committee, announced that September 30 is the designated date for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq—including those stationed in the Kurdistan Region—and there is no discussion regarding an extension of this deadline.

 

He added that the Iraqi government has also confirmed the withdrawal of US forces by this date, and extending their presence is not under consideration.

 

Stating that Iraq no longer needs foreign forces, al-Sa'adi noted that the country possesses a comprehensive security system capable of protecting the nation and countering any threats.

 

The committee member emphasized that following the US withdrawal, Baghdad's top priority must be equipping and strengthening the army and security forces, as well as developing their military capabilities.

 

According to him, bolstering military and security capacities is essential to maintaining the readiness of Iraqi forces and ensuring their continued ability to carry out their missions in defense of the country.

 

Al-Sa'adi also noted that Iraq had previously agreed with the international coalition to end the coalition's presence in the country no later than September 30. This move follows the point at which Iraqi forces—comprising the army, police, and Popular Mobilization Forces—have gained the capability to maintain security and hold their positions in areas under their control, thereby rendering the international coalition's combat mission in Iraq unnecessary.

 

Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had previously announced that September 30 would mark the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq.

 

Sabah al-Nu'man, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, also emphasized the significance of this date, stating that the withdrawal of international coalition forces hinges on the readiness of Iraq's armed and security forces, and noting that the country has demonstrated its ability to independently manage national security affairs.