Iraq Announces Accelerated End to US-Led Coalition Mission

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the accelerated termination of the US-led coalition mission operating in the country. The decision represents a shift in Iraq's security strategy aimed at strengthening Baghdad's sovereignty and reducing the influence of pro-Iranian militias. The coalition, which has been present in Iraq since 2014 to combat ISIS, will see its mission concluded more rapidly than previously planned, marking a significant change in Iraq's relationship with international forces and its approach to managing domestic security challenges.