Prime Minister Announces Official End of Coalition Mission and Full Sovereignty

mesoiraq - Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief Ali Falih Al-Zaidi officially announced the end of the international coalition's mission against ISIS in Iraq, signaling a transition toward full national responsibility for security and stability. Speaking at a formal sovereignty day ceremony in Baghdad, Al-Zaidi confirmed that Iraqi forces now maintain full field control. He highlighted that transferring joint operations management to the Commander-in-Chief's office solidifies state authority while shifting international defense cooperation toward technology-driven bilateral partnerships.