Iraq begins four "Sovereignty Days" marking the complete withdrawal of remaining US troops after more than two decades. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi frames the exit as a step toward full state authority, accelerating efforts to disarm all militias by June 2027. The high-stakes transition risks a domestic standoff with pro-Iran groups and greater Iranian influence.
Iraq Marks US Troop Withdrawal Amid Militia Disarmament Push
Source: Al Jazeera