"Iraq Moves to End U.S.-Led Coalition Mission, Says Prime Minister"

The Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office announced the formation of a committee to plan the closure of the U.S.-led coalition's mission in Iraq. This decision follows a U.S. military strike in Baghdad that killed a militia leader, escalating tensions with Iran-aligned groups. These groups have demanded the withdrawal of coalition forces, which have been in Iraq to assist in preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State. The U.S. currently has troops in both Iraq and Syria, with the stated mission of advising and assisting local forces.