Iraqi Kurds Worry Over Security Gaps After Coalition Exit

The article addresses the Kurdish concerns in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq over the potential loss of protection following the withdrawal of the international coalition forces led by the United States, which is scheduled to conclude by September 30, 2024, after completing their mission against ISIS. The Kurds are facing an increase in drone attacks, many of which have been intercepted by coalition forces over the past years, including strikes on military bases and oil facilities. This escalation has been particularly notable since the escalation of regional hostilities following the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran in February 2024. The withdrawal raises fears of an increase in attacks on Kurdistan, with local residents expressing concern that they may no longer be able to defend themselves against rockets and drones once foreign forces leave, thereby heightening the risk of the region facing growing security threats.

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