Iraq Announces Turkish Withdrawal from Ba'shiqa Base, State Arms Monopoly

Iraq announced that Turkish forces will withdraw from the Ba'shiqa base and hand it over to the Iraqi army, part of Baghdad's broader effort to end foreign military presence and enforce a state monopoly on arms after the international coalition's mission concludes. The timeline and conditions of the withdrawal remain unclear, and it is uncertain whether this signals a full Turkish pullout from Iraq or a repositioning. This marks a notable shift in Iraq's posture toward foreign forces, potentially affecting regional security dynamics and the fight against ISIS.

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