On 19 September, government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the scheduled 30 September end of the U.S.-led coalition’s military mission against ISIS represented a sovereignty milestone. He said relations with coalition member states would move to bilateral partnerships based on Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests.
- The Express Tribune19 Sept, 11:15
“Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the September 30 end of the international coalition’s military mission represented a sovereign milestone and would pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests.”
confirmation that the coalition mission ends on schedule, publication of bilateral security arrangements, or government language extending the mission; any of these moves this file.