Iraq has initiated discussions with US officials about a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from the US-led military coalition, aiming to begin the process in September and formally conclude by September 2025. These talks are part of ongoing negotiations at a security summit in Washington, though no formal agreement has been reached yet regarding the end of the coalition or the specific details of the timetable.
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U.S. State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller noted that the discussions are centered on transitioning the coalition’s mission in response to the ongoing threat posed by Islamic State. The coalition, which currently includes around 2,500 US troops stationed across three main bases in Iraq, was originally formed in 2014 to counter the rapid advance of Islamic State across Iraq and Syria.
While the Iraqi sources anticipate most US troops will eventually leave, US officials suggest that many could remain under a newly negotiated advisory role. This advisory mission would not only assist Iraqi forces but also support US military interests across the border in Syria, where approximately 900 US troops are currently deployed.