What happens next after US withdrawal from Iraq?
The US withdrawal from Iraq this week marked a major milestone, as its anti-ISIS mission officially came to an end. The government in Baghdad called it Sovereignty Day. More than 20 years since the American invasion of Iraq and 12 years since the start of the US-led coalition against ISIS , the departure was widely celebrated by Iraqis. But it also comes at a challenging time for the country and…
Following the US withdrawal from Iraq this week, the country's anti-ISIS mission has officially concluded. This significant event was marked by Baghdad's government declaring it Sovereignty Day. While the departure has been met with celebration by the majority of Iraqis, it also signifies a challenging period for the nation and the surrounding region.
The recent US-Iran conflict has transformed Iraq into a crucial battleground between competing powers, positioning it as the sole nation to face attacks from both sides. Iraq's Iran-backed militias were initially scheduled to disarm on the same date as the US withdrawal; however, this deadline has been pushed back to June 2027. Iran and its allies are seizing this opportunity, branding the withdrawal and the delay as a triumph.
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher delves into the implications of the US exit for Iraq and the broader impact on American and Iranian influence in the region. She engages in conversation with Iraqi political analyst Sajad Jiyad and The National's deputy foreign editor Aveen Karim.
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