Iraq to Expel US Coalition Forces Following Assassination of Resistance Commander

A day after the US strike that claimed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) commander Talib Al-Saedi (Abu Taqwa) in Iraq, Prime Minister Al-Sudani announced plans to discuss the "final termination of the presence of coalition forces in Iraq." Al-Sudani emphasized the PMF's integral role in Iraq's armed forces and condemned the attack as a breach of norms in relations with Washington.

The PMF, a coalition integral to Iraq's defense against ISIS, has faced recent challenges, with the Nujaba movement commander Abu Taqwa falling victim to the escalating tensions. Notably, PMF's integration into the Iraqi Armed Forces makes any attack on its leaders an assault on an official Iraqi body.

Despite the pretext of combating ISIS, there are currently 2,500 US soldiers in Iraq, and in Syria, 900 US forces are accused of exploiting the nation's resources. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, distinct from PMF but with overlapping groups, has conducted nearly 150 operations targeting US bases and the Zionist entity, explicitly supporting Gaza and escalating operations in recent times.

The situation unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions, with the PMF and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq offering martyrs in recent events. As the call for the exit of coalition forces gains momentum, the region braces for further developments in this complex geopolitical landscape.