Security
Amid ongoing discussions regarding the future of foreign military presence, a formal US stance has emerged emphasizing that ISIS no longer poses a systematic threat to Iraq's security, while noting that this danger has not completely ended. In this context, it was mentioned that the American side has made numerous sacrifices involving thousands of military personnel and civilians, alongside allies, during the battles to combat the group. The current assessment clarified that although the threat has not ended definitively, it has notably receded, indicating that Iraqi military forces possess the will, capability, and leadership to confront any remaining risks. The position concluded by announcing the gradual transition of coalition missions toward a bilateral security partnership, while affirming Washington's continued joint work with the Iraqi side to monitor the evolution of this relationship in the coming phase.
