Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has announced plans to initiate dialogue with the U.S. regarding the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, following a U.S. airstrike that killed an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad. The strike, which targeted an Iranian-backed militia group, was deemed a violation of Iraq's sovereignty by al-Sudani. The Pentagon maintains that the U.S. forces are in Iraq to combat ISIS and will protect themselves as necessary, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with Iraq.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced plans to initiate dialogue with the United States regarding the removal of U.S. troops from Iraq, following a U.S. airstrike that killed an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad. Al-Sudani emphasized Iraq's sovereignty and the need to end the international coalition's presence as the original justifications for their stay have ceased. The strike targeted Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, a leader of the Iranian-backed Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, which is part of the Popular Mobilization Forces. The Pentagon stated the strike was a defensive action and expressed the U.S.'s desire to maintain a positive relationship with Iraq.
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.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is setting up a committee to oversee the withdrawal of the U.S.-led international coalition forces from Iraq. This decision follows a U.S. airstrike that killed a militia leader in Baghdad, which has increased pressure from Iran-aligned groups to end the coalition's presence. The U.S. maintains troops in the region to prevent an Islamic State resurgence, but the Iraqi government insists on ending the coalition's mission, citing the diminished need for their presence.
