Muqtada al-Sadr on US troop withdrawal
The farewell of Iraq to U.S. forces and Muqtada al-Sadr’s statements regarding the withdrawal focus on the imminent conclusion of the international coalition's mission in Iraq. The government confirmed that military presence will be ended by the end of September, while security cooperation in combating ISIS will continue. Sadr warned that the end of military presence could open the door to new external interventions, and he called for respecting Iraq’s sovereignty and not reverting to requests for foreign military intervention. He emphasized the Iraqi forces' ability to protect the country and urged for national unity. Additionally, he pointed out that the withdrawal of troops does not mean an end to security cooperation, and that Iraq aims to strengthen its role in defending itself while continuing to face internal and external threats.
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