U.S. Warns Iraq: Disarm Militias by Sept. 30 or Dollar Transfers Stop

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1. 2d ago

   US Completes Military Withdrawal From Iraq Amid Militia Tensions

   United States and coalition forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq on September 30, 2026, ending Operation Inherent Resolve. The exit follows a decade of fighting ISIS and comes as the Trump administration pressures the Iraqi government to disarm militia groups. While Baghdad and Tehran celebrate the move as a restoration of Iraqi sovereignty, security analysts warn the departure may create a vacuum that emboldens Iranian-backed proxies and allows the Islamic State to regroup. The US had previously threatened to halt dollar transfers if militias were not disarmed by the withdrawal date.

   Why it matters

   Coalition troops first deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to combat ISIS. The 2026 exit was based on an agreement made in 2024 under President Joe Biden. The transition remains tense due to Iraq's position between US financial demands and Iranian regional influence.

   What is confirmed

   • US and coalition forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq on September 30, 2026.
   • The withdrawal ended Operation Inherent Resolve.
   • The US-led coalition originally deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014 to fight ISIS.
   • The Trump administration is pressuring the Iraqi government to disarm militia groups.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The US warned Iraq that dollar transfers would stop if militias were not disarmed by September 30.
   • The withdrawal will create a security vacuum that emboldens Iranian proxies and the Islamic State.

   What to watch next

   • Verification of whether the US has halted dollar transfers to Iraq
   • Evidence of Islamic State regrouping following the coalition exit
   • Official confirmation of Iraqi government actions regarding militia disarmament
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2. 21d ago

   US Sets September 30 Deadline for Iraq to Disarm Militias

   The United States has issued an ultimatum to Iraq demanding the disarmament of militias by September 30, warning that dollar transfers will stop if the demand is not met. This deadline places Iraq in a difficult position as the nation finds itself caught between the United States and Iran. Regional security tensions are further heightened following a pipeline attack in Saudi Arabia that highlights the potent threat posed by Iraqi militias. As final United States troops prepare to pack up and leave Iraq, these armed groups have signaled that they intend to keep their weapons despite government pressure.

   Why it matters

   Iraq struggles to disarm Iran-backed militia allies within its borders, illustrating the limits of state control over armed factions. The upcoming deadline creates immense financial pressure on Baghdad as monetary policy becomes a tool of enforcement. Security analysts track these developments closely to gauge whether state institutions can exert authority before foreign financial channels close.

   What is confirmed

   • The United States warned Iraq to disarm militias by September 30 or face an end to dollar transfers.
   • A Saudi pipeline attack has exposed the threat posed by Iraqi militias.
   • Militias in Iraq have signaled that their weapons will stay as United States troops pack up.
   • Iraq is caught between the United States and Iran amid the September 30 deadline.

   What to watch next

   • Actions taken by the Iraqi government regarding militia disarmament ahead of the September 30 deadline.
   • Decisions by United States financial authorities regarding dollar transfers to Iraq after the deadline passes.
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. Kurdistan24 — U.S. Warns Iraq: Disarm Militias by Sept. 30 or Dollar Transfers Stop
   2. Financial Times — Saudi pipeline attack exposes potent Iraqi militia threat
   3. Dallas News — As the last US troops pack up in Iraq, militias signal their weapons will stay
   4. Reuters — Why is US ally Iraq unable to disarm Iran's militia allies?
   5. شفق نيوز — Shafaq News..Iraq caught between US-Iran war and September 30 deadline
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