"Iraqi Prime Minister Urges Swift Withdrawal of US Forces Without Setting Deadline"
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani seeks a quick and orderly negotiated exit of U.S-led military forces from Iraq, describing their presence as destabilizing amid regional spillover from the Gaza war. While no deadline has been set, Sudani emphasizes the need for reorganizing the relationship to prevent Iraq from becoming a target for internal or foreign parties. He believes that ending the Gaza war is crucial to stopping regional escalation and calls for the coalition's exit, stating that Iraq can now defend itself from terrorism and should exert full sovereignty over its territory. Sudani also expresses openness to establishing bilateral relations and engaging in security cooperation with coalition nations, including the U.S.