"Iraq Moves to Expel US Troops as Airstrikes Target Iran-Backed Militia Leaders"
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani is initiating a process to end the presence of US-led coalition forces in Iraq, following a US strike that killed a pro-Iran militia commander. The decision reflects tensions with parliamentary factions aligned with Iran and the prime minister's reliance on their support. The US maintains that the strike was an act of self-defense against a militant group planning attacks on US personnel. The Iraqi government, however, condemned the strike as "blatant aggression." Al-Sudani's firm stance on the removal of foreign troops comes amidst internal pressures and the ongoing threat from IS, despite Iraq's claim of defeating the group in 2017.