US announces end of international military mission in Iraq
The United States has announced the completion of the international military mission in Iraq, which was deployed as part of the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group, and the withdrawal of troops.
This is stated in a joint statement by the governments of the United States and Iraq, released by the press service of the State Department.
The end of the coalition's military mission in Iraq is scheduled for the next 12 months, but no later than the end of September 2025.
After that, there will be a transition to a bilateral security partnership in order to support Iraqi forces and maintain pressure on ISIS.
At the same time, the Coalition's military mission in Syria will continue until September 2026.
The Iraqi government thanked the Coalition for the support and assistance provided to the security forces to counter the common threat and ensure the territorial defeat of ISIS in the country.
Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 30/09/2024
