# Iraqi prime minister confirms end of international coalition mission

https://mins.news/en/item/79986

- TASS, 2026-09-30 09:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2194959

> Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi announced that the US-led international coalition’s mission in Iraq had ended, calling it the start of a new stage for a sovereign Iraq. He said the withdrawal did not end the fight against terrorism, but transferred responsibility for security and stability to Baghdad, while cooperation with coalition members would continue.

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