The Iraqi Resistance Coordination held an exceptional meeting to discuss the events in the region in general and in Iraq in particular. The coordination discussed the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq. The attendees emphasized in a statement the importance of continuing efforts to achieve Iraq's sovereignty after Washington's procrastination and obstinacy. They noted that the U.S. military occupies the land and infringes upon the skies of Iraq, controlling security and economic decisions and interfering in Iraqi affairs with disdain and arrogance, as if unaware of what awaits them after this opportunity.
The Iraqi Resistance Coordination concluded the statement by asserting that the Iraqi people, their steadfast resistance, and loyal politicians, tribal leaders, and lawmakers are capable and determined to close this file by using all available means to restore security and stability and achieve complete sovereignty.
In January 2024, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani announced the formation of a bilateral committee to timetable the withdrawal of international coalition forces from Iraq. Iraq's official and political stances against the international coalition and American forces in the country have intensified following an attack that targeted a headquarters of the "Nujaba Movement" in Baghdad, resulting in the death of the faction's special operations commander, who was accused by Washington of carrying out attacks against military bases in Iraq and Syria.
The calls to end the U.S. military presence in Iraq have strengthened, as the armed forces spokesman, Major General Yahya Rasool, described the attack as "similar to terrorist acts" and held the international coalition responsible for the strike. Washington currently has 2,500 troops in Iraq and about 900 in Syria as part of the so-called "international coalition to combat ISIS," which was formed in 2014.
