The U.S. completes its military withdrawal from Iraq...

The U.S. completes its military withdrawal from Iraq, ending the Operation Inherent Resolve presence that began in 2014 after ISIS seized territory. Soon after, Kata’ib Hezbollah announces a suspension of offensive military operations, calling the withdrawal a victory, but refuses full disarmament. The group keeps an exception for targeting “hostile aircraft” violating Iraqi airspace. Baghdad’s talks with pro-Iran militias over weapons control remain unresolved, prompting Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to extend the disarmament roadmap deadline to June 30, 2027, amid rising political pressure.

Thursday, 1 October, 2026