Iraq says September 30 deadline for US-led coalition withdrawal is final
Iraq has said that September 30 is the fixed and final date for ending the military mission of the US-led coalition in the country and completing the departure of its forces. The announcement came after Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met US Central Command Commander General Brad Cooper, according to the prime minister's office. The statement said the move would mean Iraq is free of any foreign military presence from October 1.The office said the deadline had been agreed during al-Zaidi's visit to Washington in mid-July. It added that both sides discussed the timeline again during the latest meeting, and... [Continue Reading]
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