https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-the-last-us-troops-pack-up-in-iraq-militias-signal-their-weapons-will-stayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-the-last-us-troops-pack-up-in-iraq-militias-signal-their-weapons-will-stayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-the-last-us-troops-pack-up-in-iraq-militias-signal-their-weapons-will-stay#u71757Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:16:21 +0000The United States will remove all remaining troops from Iraq by September 30. Washington has warned the Iraqi government to disarm Iran-aligned militias by the same date or face a halt in dollar transfers. While the US exits, Iraqi militias have indicated they will keep their weapons. This creates a volatile security vacuum as Iraq struggles to manage militia influence while maintaining its financial ties to the US.Why it mattersIraq serves as a primary friction point between US and Iranian interests. The inability of the Iraqi state to disarm these groups threatens regional stability, as evid