Al-Zaidi: End of Coalition Forces' Mission in Iraq by Late September Irreversible

Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali al-Zoubi affirmed today that the end of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq at the end of next month is an irreversible deadline.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office noted that he chaired a meeting of the National Security Council, during which the regional situation and developments in the area were discussed, with emphasis on the importance of taking steps to safeguard Iraq’s supreme interests and consolidate the foundations of de-escalation and stability.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces reiterated his confirmation that the decision to end the international coalition’s mission in Iraq on September 30 is a final and irreversible timeline, and stressed the implementation of the highest level of security plans, support for internal stability, and guarantee of national sovereignty.