September 30 marks ‘historic turning point’ for Iraq, says military spokesman
A spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi armed forces says September 30, the date the US-led coalition completes its withdrawal from Iraq, is a “strategic milestone” and “historic turning point” for the Arab nation.
“That date will stand for a long period of steadfastness and sacrifices. It will represent the actual declaration of a qualitative shift in the characteristics of sovereignty and stability,” Sabah al-Nu’man said on Saturday.
He added that setting a final date for ending the coalition's military mission and completing the withdrawal of its forces was not an abrupt decision.
Rather, he said, it was based decisively on the full operational readiness of Iraq's armed forces and security agencies, which have demonstrated exceptional capabilities to counter potential threats and independently ensure national security.
Nu’man emphasized that the September 30 withdrawal deadline for the US-led coalition is the fruit of the blood of martyred Iraqi fighters, who made great sacrifices to restore security and stability, preserve Iraq's dignity and boost its prestige.
He noted that Iraq has exhibited to the whole world its ability to thwart terrorist plots, prompting the international community to admire the historic and courageous role played by the nation in the fight against terrorist groups and its heroic endeavors to protect West Asia and the entire world from the menace of terrorism.
“With the completion of the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, a new chapter will begin on the establishment of relations and enhancement of security, economic, and training partnerships based on mutual respect and common interests,” Nu’man stated.
“Such ties will be anchored in full national sovereignty and independent decision-making, and will accordingly strengthen state authority and protect the national resources,” he added.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has stated that the September 30 deadline for termination of the US-led coalition's military mission in Iraq and the full withdrawal of its forces is “fixed and final.”
In 2024, Washington and Baghdad came to a consensus to conclude the US-led operations against the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
US forces withdrew from most bases across Iraq last year; however, they continued to have a presence in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
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