On 21 September, political researcher Nabil al-Azzawi told Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official) that all U.S. forces had already withdrawn from Iraq and described 30 September as a historic day. Former Peshmerga Ministry secretary-general and security expert Jabbar Yawar separately said the U.S.-led coalition’s remaining withdrawal would be completed by 30 September 2026, leaving the two accounts factually incompatible on whether the process was already complete.
- Shafaq News22 Sept, 01:57
“The Global Coalition, led by U.S. forces, will complete a full withdrawal from Iraqi territory by the end of this month.”
The Global Coalition, led by US forces, will complete a full withdrawal from Iraqi territory by the end of this month
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official22 Sept, 02:57
“Nabil al-Azzawi describes 30 September as a “historic day”: all U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq.”
نبيل العزاوي يصف 30 ايلول بـــ "اليوم التاريخي": كل القوات الاميركية انسحبت من العراق
Al-Ahad TV’s formulation treats withdrawal as accomplished, while Yawar’s account retains an unfinished phase and a specific completion date; subsequent AAH messaging will therefore be measured against a completed-withdrawal premise.