Coalition leaves September 30th The future of Iraq's security
As the date for the international coalition's withdrawal from Iraq approaches on September 30, 2026, concerns have arisen about security gaps, particularly in the areas of air defense and intelligence, which could be exploited by armed groups and ISIS cells to carry out limited attacks. The pullback affects Iraq's ability to monitor its airspace, especially in the Kurdistan Region, which is subject to frequent drone and missile attacks, raising security experts' worries about the Iraqi government's capacity to secure vital facilities and maintain effective responses to aerial threats. The Iraqi government affirms its readiness to assume full security responsibilities, stressing the need to develop national capabilities and establish well-coordinated efforts between Baghdad and Erbil to compensate for the loss of intelligence and training support provided by the coalition. This is essential to ensure Iraq's security stability after the withdrawal and to effectively counter ISIS threats, rocket attacks, and drone incursions.
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