Iraq urges vigilance, militia integration after foreign troop exit
Iraqi leadership calls for sustained vigilance and enhanced coordination among local forces following the departure of U.S.-led coalition troops, emphasizing intelligence and international cooperation. The challenge of integrating militias into the Armed Forces remains unresolved, posing a potential security vacuum. This marks a transition from coalition reliance to domestic security management, with uncertain implications for stability.
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US Completes Iraq Withdrawal; SCOTUS Backs Trump Deportation Policy
The US has completed its formal military withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 23-year presence and transitioning security responsibility to Iraqi forces. This marks a significant shift in US Middle East posture, with potential implications for regional stability and Iranian influence. Separately, the US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries, a policy under legal review.