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…
The United States' withdrawal from Iraq this week signified a significant milestone, as its anti-ISIS mission came to an official conclusion. Baghdad declared this moment Sovereignty Day, a day celebrated by Iraqis after more than 20 years of American presence and 12 years of the US-led coalition against ISIS. However, the departure comes at a challenging time for Iraq and the region.
The conflict between the US and Iran has turned Iraq into a critical battleground for competing influences, making it the sole country attacked from both sides. Iraqi militias backed by Iran were expected to disarm on the same deadline as the US withdrawal, but this has been postponed until June 2027. Both Iran and its allies are celebrating the withdrawal and the delay as a victory.
In Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher discusses the implications of the US exit for Iraq and its impact on American and Iranian influence in the region. She speaks with Iraqi political analyst Sajad Jiyad and The National's deputy foreign editor Aveen Karim.
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