Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 28 Sept, 13:20description edited
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Die IS-Terrormiliz gilt im Irak als besiegt, nun zieht das US-Militär ab. Von dauerhafter Stabilität ist das Land aber weit entfernt. Es wird vor allem ein Schauplatz im Iran-Krieg bleiben.Die IS-Terrormiliz gilt im Irak als besiegt, nun zieht das US-Militär ab. Von dauerhafter Stabilität ist das Land aber weit entfernt. Es wird vor allem ein Schauplatz im Irankrieg bleiben.
- Le Monde Englishseen 30 Sept, 13:58headline rewritten
US-led coalition ends mission in IraqUS-led coalition against IS ends mission in Iraq - Le Monde (France)seen 30 Sept, 13:58description edited
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La fin de cette coalition, qui a permis de débarrasser le pays des combattants de l’EI, le laisse néanmoins en proie à des tensions internes, notamment en raison du désarmement inachevé des factions pro-iraniennes.La fin de cette coalition, qui a permis de débarrasser le pays des combattants de l’organisation Etat islamique, le laisse néanmoins en proie à des tensions internes, notamment en raison du désarmement inachevé des factions pro-iraniennes.
- ČT24 (Czechia)seen 30 Sept, 13:58headline rewritten
Spojeným státům končí lhůta pro definitivní stažení ze základen v IrákuSpojené státy a jejich koaliční partneři oficiálně ukončili vojenskou misi v Iráku - NYT Worldseen 30 Sept, 22:09description edited
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The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. From the earliest days, there were signs of the trouble ahead, our correspondent recalls.
- ABC News (Australia)seen 30 Sept, 22:09headline rewritten
Baghdad celebrates, Kurds concerned as US completes Iraq withdrawalLast US-led coalition forces withdraw from Iraq after 12 years - Le Monde (France)seen 4 Oct, 06:19headline rewritten
En Turquie, l’attente d’une paix « digne » par les Kurdes proches du PKK : « Il est temps que les vivants rentrent »En Turquie, l’attente d’une paix « digne » par les Kurdes : « Il est temps que les vivants rentrent »
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Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English19:11first to report
A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:40
'Oct. 1 would mark a new day in Iraq’s statehood,' prime minister says
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:29
Military spokesman says withdrawal reflects Iraqi forces’ ability to independently manage national security
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- middleeastmonitor.com22 Aug, 12:18their copy
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:01
Iraqi prime minister holds closed-door talks with German military commander in Baghdad
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:10
Baghdad says departure is accelerating as it prepares to define future security cooperation with coalition countries
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)04:47
Sono trascorsi cento giorni dal lancio del programma ministeriale 2026-2029 da parte del nuovo primo ministro iracheno Ali al-Zaidi: un programma ambizioso, che prometteva la fine dell’impunità per le violazioni dei diritti umani, il rispetto delle libertà fondamentali, la valorizzazione del ruolo della società civile e il pieno riconoscimento dei diritti delle donne e delle […] L'articolo Iraq, i primi cento giorni del governo al-Zaidi: impegni ancora da realizzare proviene da Il Fatto...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:36
Government says talks with factions progressing, Iraq will not be part of regional conflict
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English13:30
Analysts warn Iraq faces severe security and political tests as the US-led coalition withdrawal deadline approaches.
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- Times of India15:14
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces pressure to disarm Shi'ite militias. Several powerful groups resist handing over their weapons to the state. This standoff creates significant security and political challenges for the government. The situation is complicated by ongoing regional tensions between Iran and the United States. US-led coalition forces are scheduled to withdraw from Iraq by September 30.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:01
European tour to focus on trade, energy, technology as well as political, security issues, says official
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:41
Rebar Ahmed Khalid says withdrawal expected to be completed by Sept. 30 under agreement between Baghdad and Washington
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews22:37
French President Emmanuel Macron received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi at the Élysée Palace, as Baghdad and Paris signed six agreements covering defence, energy, civil aviation and economic cooperation.
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:09
French president and Iraqi prime minister agree on roadmap for future Iraqi arms purchases as accords cover air defense, energy and aviation
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:21
Ali al-Zaidi to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss regional, international issues, ways to strengthen cooperation
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:35
Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to address General Assembly, attend US Chamber of Commerce meeting, says government spokesman
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:36
Date represents ‘sovereign milestone,’ relations with coalition countries to shift to bilateral partnerships, says government spokesman
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- NYT World19:36
Ali al-Zaidi is a political neophyte hoping to succeed where previous leaders failed. In an interview, he laid out an ambitious timeline that could prove hard to meet.
Tue, 22 September 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:10
Meeting took place in New York on sidelines of the 81st session of UN General Assembly
- Euronews11:33
Baghdad recast 30 September — originally a hard deadline for armed factions to surrender an estimated 6 million weapons — as the start of the regulatory process as Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba refuse to hand over what they call "resistance weapons".
- jpost.com23:43
The new developments regarding the militias come as the US is leaving Iraq on September 30. Zaidi wants to restructure the US relationship and make it strategic.
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- al-monitor.com19:30
The planned handover of the Bashiqa base would address one of the most contentious issues in Ankara-Baghdad ties.
- South China Morning Post22:59
Turkey will hand over control of its base in Bashiqa in northern Iraq to Baghdad, the Turkish presidency announced on Wednesday in a joint statement with its neighbour. “In light of progress achieved by these security measures implemented by Iraq, Turkish forces will gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan base to the Federal Government of Iraq in accordance with the agreed mechanism and timetable,” a joint statement said. The announcement followed a meeting Wednesday between Turkish President...
Thu, 24 September 2026
6 reports- Al Jazeera English01:04
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA.
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:23
Seit 2015 ist das türkische Militär in der irakischen Provinz Ninive präsent, in der viele Jesiden und Kurden leben. Nun soll es sich schrittweise zurückziehen.
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:23
Seit 2015 ist das türkische Militär in der irakischen Provinz Ninawa präsent, in der viele Jesiden und Kurden leben. Nun soll es sich schrittweise zurückziehen.
- 24sata (Croatia)13:47
Turska će postupno povući svoje snage iz baze Bašika u Iraku, što predstavlja značajan korak prema jačanju suradnje s iračkom vladom i rješavanju dugotrajnih napetosti između dviju zemalja.
- tportal (Croatia)13:47
Turska planira postupno povući svoje postrojbe iz ključne vojne baze u sjevernom Iraku i prepustiti nadzor iračkoj vladi, priopćile su obje strane.
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- N1 Info (Croatia)24 Sept, 14:14their copy
- Al Jazeera English14:04
US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- Euronews12:31
Turkey will gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp, where it has had troops since 2015, to the Iraqi government.
Sat, 26 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:29
No foreign military bases remain on Iraqi soil, says senior commander
Sun, 27 September 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:35
New shipment expected in Baghdad within days, says government spokesman
- N1 Info (Croatia)20:28
Premijer kurdske regije u Iraku opisao je trenutačno povlačenje američkih snaga iz zemlje kao "sramotno".
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- tportal (Croatia)27 Sept, 20:19their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:36
KURDSKI premijer Barzani nazvao je povlačenje SAD-a sramotnim.
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:54
Mon, 28 September 2026
7 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)04:25
AMERIČKE snage navodno su se u potpunosti povukle iz Iraka, čime završava njihova dugogodišnja prisutnost uoči proslave Dana neovisnosti.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)04:40
Nakon povlačenja 2011. godine, američka se vojska vratila 2014. na zahtjev iračke vlade kako bi se borila protiv Islamske države
- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:39edited after publishing
Die IS-Terrormiliz gilt im Irak als besiegt, nun zieht das US-Militär ab. Von dauerhafter Stabilität ist das Land aber weit entfernt. Es wird vor allem ein Schauplatz im Irankrieg bleiben.
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:00
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:45
2011 zog das US-Militär schon einmal aus dem Irak ab – und kehrte drei Jahre später zurück. Der erneute Abzug soll mit Tagen der »Unabhängigkeit« gefeiert werden.
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:45
2011 zog das US-Militär schon einmal aus dem Irak ab – und kehrte drei Jahre später zurück. Der erneute Abzug soll mit Tagen der »Unabhängigkeit« gefeiert werden.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:44
Air Force commander says Iraqi operations are independent, with coalition mission set to end Sept. 30
Tue, 29 September 2026
8 reports- RMF24 (Poland)09:38
Koniec misji w Iraku. USA wycofują wojska po ponad 20 latach
- RMF24 (Poland)09:38
„Porażka okupanta”. USA wycofują się z Iraku po ponad 20 latach
- DW Top Stories11:08
As the US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad declares a new era of sovereignty. But as US troops leave, questions remain over militias, foreign forces and the country's future security.
- DW Top Stories11:08
As the US completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad declares a new era of sovereignty. But as US troops leave, questions remain over militias, foreign forces and the country's future security.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:30
Defense minister says 2 Italian Carabinieri remain in country under separate EU mission
- Al Jazeera English19:05
More than two decades of US military presence in Iraq comes to an end.
- Al Jazeera English20:00
US Army soldiers have fully withdrawn from the US base in Baghdad.
- Al Jazeera English23:06
Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.
Wed, 30 September 2026
40 reports- Le Monde (France)01:40edited after publishing
La fin de cette coalition, qui a permis de débarrasser le pays des combattants de l’organisation Etat islamique, le laisse néanmoins en proie à des tensions internes, notamment en raison du désarmement inachevé des factions pro-iraniennes.
- Le Monde English02:03edited after publishing
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US-led coalition ends mission in IraqThe last troops are due to leave Iraq on Wednesday under a 2024 drawdown agreement. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has declared October 1 Sovereignty Day.
- Die Zeit (Germany)03:00
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)04:09
- Libération (France)04:12
Le 30 septembre, les forces de la coalition internationale quittent le sol irakien, refermant une phase militaire ouverte lors de l’invasion américaine de 2003. Entre triomphalisme et peur du lendemain, les Irakiens restent méfiants, dans un contexte régional troublé.
- ČT24 (Czechia)04:18edited after publishing
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Spojeným státům končí lhůta pro definitivní stažení ze základen v IrákuAmerickým jednotkám ve středu vypršela lhůta pro stažení posledních vojáků ze základen v Iráku, informovala agentura Reuters. Dopoledne středoevropského času Pentagon oznámil, že vojenská mise USA a jejich koaličních partnerů v Iráku oficiálně skončila. Ukončení americké vojenské přítomnosti může podle iráckých bezpečnostních expertů poskytnout volné pole působnosti Teheránu a zároveň umožnit návrat dalších odpůrců USA, včetně takzvaného Islámského státu (IS).
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:25
AMERIČKE snage povukle su se danas iz svojih preostalih baza u Iraku.
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- tportal (Croatia)30 Sept, 05:13their copy
- Tagesschau (Germany)07:13
Im Irak ist es der Schlusspunkt nach einer Epoche. Nach mehr als 20 Jahren endete heute die Präsenz des US-Militärs. Doch das bedeutet nicht, dass die irakische Armee die alleinige Kontrolle übernimmt. Viele Akteure mischen weiter mit. Von A. Osius.
- Novinky (Czechia)08:01
Spojené státy a jejich koaliční partneři oficiálně ukončili vojenskou misi v Iráku zaměřenou na boj proti Islámskému státu, uvedl ve středu Pentagon.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)08:11
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)08:20
Die letzten Soldaten hätten das Land verlassen, teilt das Pentagon mit. Damit endet eine Zeit von teils heftig umstrittenen US-Militäreinsätzen im Irak.
- Die Zeit (Germany)08:25
Der Einsatz der USA im Irak ist offiziell beendet, alle Soldaten der US-Armee sind abgezogen. Zwei Tage nach dem Irak bestätigte das nun auch die US‑Regierung.
- France Info (France)09:10
"Une nouvelle étape a commencé, marquée par la souveraineté de l'Irak", a déclaré le Premier ministre irakien.
- bne IntelliNews09:28
Credit: bne IntelliNews Iraq formally declared the end of the US-led international coalition’s military mission against Islamic State on September 30, with Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi saying the country had entered a new phase of full responsibility for its security
- NYT World09:31edited after publishing
The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. From the earliest days, there were signs of the trouble ahead, our correspondent recalls.
- N1 Info (Croatia)09:39
Sjedinjene Države dovršile su povlačenje svojih vojnika iz Iraka, priopćio je Pentagon u srijedu, čime je okončano više od dva desetljeća američke voj
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- tportal (Croatia)30 Sept, 09:32their copy
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)09:43
Sjedinjene Američke Države dovršile su povlačenje svojih vojnika iz Iraka, priopćio je Pentagon u srijedu, čime je okončano više od dva desetljeća američke vojne prisutnosti u toj državi. Ministarstvo obrane priopćilo je da su SAD i njegovi koalicijski partneri službeno završili operaciju nakon 12-g...
- South China Morning Post09:46
A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. Coalition troops deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight Islamic State, which had seized large swathes of territory, committing massacres and forcing thousands of women and children into slavery. The group was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria in 2019, but coalition...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:53
Iraqi premier’s security adviser says end of coalition mission ‘does not mean end of partnership’
- ABC News (Australia)09:54edited after publishing
previously
Baghdad celebrates, Kurds concerned as US completes Iraq withdrawalThis final withdrawal of troops ends a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group, after the US began winding down its military presence in Iraq in 2024.
- NPR News11:13
The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.
- El País (Spain)11:22
Washington y sus aliados ponen fin a la misión que combatía al Estado Islámico desde hace más de una década. Bagdad reivindica la preparación y fortaleza de sus fuerzas tras casi 25 años de presencia militar extranjera
- BBC News World11:36
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:39
Pentagon says transition marks shift from wartime coalition mission to Iraqi-led security effort
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:39
Pentagon says transition marks shift from wartime coalition mission to Iraqi-led security effort
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:59
Departure concludes 12-year anti-ISIS (Daesh) mission launched in 2014 after initial American exit
- Al Jazeera English12:17
Iraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:19
Amerykańskie wojska zakończyły operację w Iraku i po 12 latach rozpoczęły powrót do kraju. W Bagdadzie pojawiły się dodatkowe patrole irackich służb, a mieszkańcy świętowali zakończenie obecności amerykańskich żołnierzy i zwycięstwo nad ISIS. Agencja AP uchwyciła na nagraniu obraz stolicy w dniu wycofania wojsk USA.
- iDNES (Czechia)12:33
Spojené státy a jejich koaliční partneři oficiálně ukončili v Iráku vojenskou misi, uvedl ve středu mluvčí Pentagonu Sean Parnell. Mise se po dobu 12 let zaměřovala na boj proti teroristické organizaci Islámský stát (IS), která od roku 2014 po určitou dobu ovládala rozsáhlá území v Iráku a v Sýrii.
- Polsat News (Poland)13:50
Pentagon ogłosił w środę oficjalne zakończenie misji w Iraku i wycofanie swoich sił po 12 latach walki z Państwem Islamskim w regionie. - Rozpoczął się nowy rozdział, naznaczony suwerennością Iraku, siłą jego instytucji i zrównoważonymi partnerstwami - oświadczył premier Iraku Ali Al-Zaidi. Służby tego kraju ostrzegają jednak, że odejście Amerykanów może sprowokować odrodzenie się IS.
- The Hill14:29
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Wednesday announced the departure of U.S. forces from Iraq, ending its 12-year military mission. Centcom stated that all U.S. forces and equipment departed Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq as part of a yearlong wind-down of Operation Inherent Resolve and a transition "to a U.S.-Iraq bilateral defense relationship." This will...
- Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy)15:32
Il ministro della Difesa Crosetto: «Come concordato con le Autorità di Baghdad, le forze armate italiane, insieme a quelle degli altri Paesi della Coalizione e della NATO presenti in Iraq, hanno lasciato il territorio iracheno entro la scadenza del 30 settembre»
- Times of India15:54
The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq signifies a pivotal change in the nation’s security landscape. As Iraq assumes full control over its safety and counterterrorism strategies, the Kurdistan Region confronts obstacles from diminished American military backing amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Baghdad aims to strengthen its authority over various armed factions while navigating intricate political issues.
- Al Jazeera English16:33
Trump hails completion of 'very expensive excursion into Hell' as US-led coalition anti-ISIL mission ends.
- Le Figaro (France)16:50
ANALYSE - Après 12 ans de présence, la coalition antidjihadiste dominée par les États-Unis a quitté mercredi sa base aérienne d’Erbil, au Kurdistan. Un départ dont pourraient profiter les régimes des Mollah et de l’État islamique.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)17:32
Spojené státy oficiálně ukončily svou vojenskou misi v Iráku zaměřenou na boj proti teroristické organizaci Islámský stát. Ukončení mise je součástí dohody ze září 2024. Jednotky USA byly v zemi přítomné přerušovaně od invaze roku 2003, po které svrhly režim prezidenta Saddáma Husajna. „Kromě Íránu teď bude možné sledovat nárůst vlivu Saúdské Arábie, ale i Turecka,“ soudí Josef Kraus, politolog z Fakulty sociálních studií Masarykovy univerzity.
- ABC (Spain)18:22
Llegó el día acordado por Bagdad y Washington y los iraquíes celebraron la retirada de las tropas estadounidenses después de dos décadas de presencia en el país. Las autoridades decretaron cuatro días festivos en las instituciones estatales para festejar lo que bautizaron como «días de la soberanía». Las milicias chiíes, leales a Irán, trataron de monopolizar las celebraciones en la capital, clamaron victoria y fueron las responsables de una gran movilización bajo el lema: «No os retendremos» ....
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:38
'This is a Great Day for America and, importantly, we leave with Iraq having a wonderful new Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi,' says US president
- NYT World20:51
After two decades, American military forces formally withdrew from the battered nation. Our correspondent was there from the beginning.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)21:00
Kada su američke i savezničke snage u ožujku 2003. krenule prema Bagdadu, Washington je rat opravdavao prije svega tvrdnjama da režim Saddama Husseina posjeduje oružje za masovno uništenje
Thu, 1 October 2026
6 reports- middleeasteye.net10:02
As Washington ends its decade‑long mission in Iraq, Kurds warn autonomous region is at risk amid US-Iran tensions
- Al Jazeera English10:14
Peshmerga unification seeks stability, overcoming party disputes to build a national force in Iraq's Kurdish landscape.
- Tagesschau (Germany)16:05
Nach mehr als einem Jahrzehnt der Bundeswehr-Präsenz im Irak sind die letzten 28 Soldaten und Soldatinnen wieder zurück in Deutschland. Das Verteidigungsministerium arbeitet bereits an einer neuen Zusammenarbeit.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:52
Move in line with agreed mechanism, timeline, says ministry
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:17
Nach mehr als einem Jahrzehnt im Irak ist das letzte Bundeswehrkontingent wieder in Deutschland. Zugleich soll es auch künftig eine militärische Kooperation geben.
- iraqinews.com18:19
The Iraqi government received on Wednesday a new shipment of US dollars from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)13:30edited after publishing
previously
En Turquie, l’attente d’une paix « digne » par les Kurdes proches du PKK : « Il est temps que les vivants rentrent »Avec l’entrée en vigueur d’une loi qui instaure une suspension conditionnelle des poursuites visant les membres du Parti des travailleurs du Kurdistan, des milliers de combattants pourraient revenir depuis l’Irak et la Turquie voisine. Mais la méfiance envers l’Etat demeure.
Mon, 5 October 2026
2 reports- DW Top Stories14:04
The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum. As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic gains.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:27
Dvadeset i tri godine nakon što je tenkovima trijumfalno ušla u Bagdad, američka vojska odlazi. Irak više nije brutalna diktatura jednoga čovjeka, nego zemlja u još većem kaosu
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:00
The US has ended its military mission in Iraq, a move analysts said could give Baghdad more room for diversified partnerships and indirectly benefit China’s energy and commercial interests. But they cautioned that the shift was unlikely to create a power vacuum for Beijing to fill, with China lacking both the ambition and capacity to take on the US security role. The United States formally ended its Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq on September 30, completing a withdrawal agreed on...
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- israelnationalnews.com21:11
Baghdad goes through the motions of pushing disarmament deadlines into the distant future, but Iranian officials have made it clear that their proxies are in Iraq to stay. Things c
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- Japan Times02:16
The complete withdrawal of U.S.-led forces raises the risk of renewed Islamic State activity and redeployment.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:35
- Talks come as Iraq and US seek to expand bilateral cooperation following end of US-led coalition’s mission
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:17
Ali al-Zaidi makes 1st trip to kingdom since taking office in May
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English00:31
Iraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:26
Iraq expected to take over OIC's rotating presidency from Türkiye