US-led coalition to complete pullout from Iraq's Kurdistan by end of September
The US-led coalition will vacate its bases in Iraq's Kurdistan region by September 30, following an agreement with Baghdad to end the mission.
Why it matters
It signals a shift in Iraq's security strategy and reduces the footprint of foreign troops in a volatile region.
How this story developed
- Sep 23 Turkey and Iraq pledge deeper security ties and phased handover of Bashiqa base
- Sep 26 Turkey and Iraq announced a phased handover of the Bashiqa‑Zilkan base under a pre‑agreed schedule.
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