Imminent Closure of International Coalition Headquarters and Tightened Military Control Over Sinjar

mesoiraq - The Director of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Office, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, confirmed the official closure of the International Coalition headquarters by the end of this month, emphasizing that the country will be free of any foreign combat bases or forces after this date. In press statements, Al-Shammari clarified that Victoria Base is now completely free of American military presence. He noted that the Iraqi Armed Forces will establish full control over Mount Sinjar and cover any potential shortfall in air support following the Coalition's departure. Al-Shammari reassured that there are no concerns regarding the security situation post-withdrawal, revealing ongoing dialogues to integrate certain armed factions into the Popular Mobilization Forces and regularize their legal status.