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US completes Iraq withdrawal amid Iran tensions, leaving militia threat
OilPrice.com·US · IQ · IR·2 days ago
Iraq's Coordination Framework, after an emergency meeting, endorsed the international coalition's commitment to withdraw from Iraq within the agreed timeframe and called for de-escalation and strengthening state authority. The statement signals political alignment behind the withdrawal, but the timeline and security implications remain uncertain. This matters as it consolidates Iraqi political support for the coalition's exit, potentially affecting regional security dynamics.