# Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears

https://mins.news/en/item/48457

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 13:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/iraq-faces-sovereignty-test-as-us-led-military-coalition-exit-nears?traffic_source=rss

> Iraq’s armed forces confirmed that the US-led international coalition will end its mission on September 30 and move to a new phase of relations and cooperation. Analysts warn that Baghdad still faces serious security and political challenges, including bringing all weapons under state control while key defence and interior ministry posts remain vacant.

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