Iraq
US ends two-decade military presence in Iraq, declaring a new era of sovereignty
US forces end two-decade Iraq presence on Sept 30, 2026, as Baghdad declares Sovereignty Day; Iran cheers, but Kurdish leaders warn of a widening security vacuum.
Trump threatens major strike as Red Sea conflict widens
Trump signaled that he sees little room for compromise at this stage, saying Iran is “not ready” and has not “received enough pain yet”.
US–Iraq reset: Trump hosts PM al-Zaidi as military exit nears and energy deal advances
The meeting marked al-Zaidi’s first official visit since taking office following a prolonged political deadlock in Baghdad.