US troops preparing to leave Iraqi Kurdistan by September 30
Iraq ’s government has confirmed that the US -led military coalition is actively preparing to withdraw its forces from the Kurdistan Region and transfer bases to Iraqi forces before a September 30 deadline. “Co-ordination is ongoing with the international coalition and work is under way to inventory the sites and hand them over to the competent Iraqi forces,” government spokesman Haider Al Aboodi…
Iraq's government has announced that US-led forces are actively working towards their withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan by September 30. Haider Al Aboodi, government spokesman, confirmed ongoing coordination with the international coalition, and that inventorying and transferring bases to Iraqi forces is proceeding at an organized pace.
With less than seven weeks remaining until the deadline, Al Aboodi emphasized the highest level of planning, and regular meetings between coordination teams from both nations to ensure a smooth transition. Recent reports suggest increased movement of US forces in the region, sparking speculation about an accelerated withdrawal. The September 30 deadline was established earlier this year as part of a broader agreement to transition the coalition's mission from combat and advisory roles to bilateral security cooperation.
While the Pentagon has not publicly disclosed its withdrawal plan, US officials confirmed that any transition would be coordinated with the Iraqi government and would not compromise efforts against ISIS remnants.
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