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Tishwash: Full US Withdrawal from Iraq: Official Reveals Completion of Operation
An Iraqi government official announced on Sunday the completion of the US troop withdrawal from Iraq, noting that all combat and logistical support forces have left the country.
The official told the German Press Agency (DPA) that the withdrawal process is fully complete, although there has been no official confirmation from the US side yet.
Iraq and the United States had agreed on a timeline to end the US military presence in the country. According to the US Department of Defense, approximately 2,500 US troops had been stationed in Iraq in recent years.
Prior to the withdrawal, US forces were deployed across Erbil in the Kurdistan Region, a base near Baghdad Airport, and locations within the capital’s Green Zone.
US forces had returned to Iraq in 2014—at the request of the Iraqi government and as part of the international coalition to combat ISIS—three years after their withdrawal following the 2003 US invasion of the country. link
Tishwash: Fuad Hussein arrives in Washington: We want a political and security partnership and we will discuss this in the most important think tanks.
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced on Sunday (September 27, 2026) his arrival in Washington, D.C., to hold meetings with the U.S. administration, with the aim of moving the two countries’ relations towards a broader partnership based on developing political, security and economic cooperation, noting that the discussions that will bring the two countries together will be in the most important think tanks in the U.S. capital. link
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Tishwash: The Ministerial Council for the Economy approves the draft 2027 budget and refers it to the government.
The Ministerial Council for the Economy approved on Sunday (September 27, 2026) the draft federal general budget law for the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2027, officially passing the draft to the Council of Ministers.
According to a document issued by the Council, bearing the signature of the Deputy Chairman of the Ministerial Council for Economy and Minister of Finance, Faleh Sari, and received by “Baghdad Today”, “The Council was briefed in its twelfth session held on September 27, 2026, on the draft of the Federal Budget Law for 2027, which was presented as an emergency proposal in accordance with the letter from the Ministry of Finance.”
The document addressed to the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers explained that the Council approved a recommendation bearing the wording “very urgent” which includes “referring the draft of the federal general budget law to the Council of Ministers, taking into consideration the observations of the honorable members of the Council and kindly taking the necessary action and presenting it to the ministers link
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Tishwash: Deputy: Trump administration lifts veto on nominee for Iraqi deputy prime minister
On Sunday, MP Abu Turab al-Tamimi revealed that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had received American “blessings” to appoint one of the figures as his deputy,
while he criticized the Iraqi government’s response to the flight ban with Iran, stressing that it was a decision contrary to international laws.
Al-Tamimi told Shafaq News Agency, “During his meetings with the US administration during his recent visit to the United States, the Prime Minister obtained approval to name one of the candidates for the position of Deputy Prime Minister, even though this candidate had an American objection or veto preventing his appointment to this position. However, according to the information received, the veto was lifted from him based on guarantees made by Al-Zaidi . ”
Regarding the completion of the cabinet, Al-Tamimi explained that this issue will be resolved after the withdrawal of US forces from the country.
He pointed out that the State of Law coalition, led by Nouri al-Maliki, “is still holding on to its candidate, Qasim Atta, for the position of Minister of the Interior, and we support Atta’s nomination for the position . “
Regarding the ban on Iranian flights, the MP criticized the decision and considered it “contrary to international regulations and agreements related to flight bans, since a ban or prohibition can only be imposed by a United Nations resolution to ban civil and military flights or by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), otherwise it is a clear violation . ”
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations agency that helps 193 countries cooperate with each other and share their airspace for mutual benefit .
The Iraqi government issued a decision last week banning flights from Iraqi airports to Iran or receiving Iranian flights, in response to sanctions announced by the US Treasury Department on September 8 against 36 entities linked to the Iranian aviation sector, including 27 airlines.
The positions of travel, tourism and land transport companies in Iraq varied regarding the US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines, which came into effect last Wednesday.
The Iraqi government announced on Saturday that it would hold direct talks with the US administration to exempt some Iraqi airports from the ban on Iranian flights.
Earlier today, a well-informed political source revealed that the leaders of the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting this evening, Sunday, in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, to discuss the decision to ban Iranian aircraft from landing at all Iraqi airports, as well as to discuss the internal political and popular repercussions of the decision.
Today, the Iraqi government also received a serious and direct American warning against continuing to receive any Iranian airline at Iraqi airports, stressing that continuing to receive the planes exposes the airport and the entities and companies that provide services for these flights to American sanctions.
An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that “the American side clarified to the Iraqi government that the punitive measures will not be limited to the Iranian airlines covered by the sanctions, but may extend to any entity or airport that provides services or facilitates the operation of those companies’ flights, including landing services, ground handling, refueling and other services related to the flights.” link
Tishwash: Starlink’s license is official and legal in Iraq. The Media Commission: We have full control over the data and deny its presence in Qatar.
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Starlink license becomes official in Iraq.
The Media Authority confirms the legality of the service and categorically denies that its data is located in Qatar.
Abu Kalal reveals details of Starlink launch: We were delayed due to security vetting.
The Media and Communications Commission announced on Sunday that Starlink’s license has become official, confirming that working with its services is legal in Iraq, with full control over data, and denying the validity of claims about its presence in Qatar.
It guarantees Iraq’s full sovereignty over the data.
Access gateways will be installed inside Iraq soon.
The head of the executive body of the authority, Baligh Abu Kalal, said in a statement to the official agency that “the Starlink license has become official and working with it is legal in Iraq and there are requests to subscribe on the company’s website.”
The first subscription meal has been launched.
Delivery of meals to citizens who have ordered Starlink devices will continue.
Our agencies have detailed information about the devices in operation and who owns them.
We have a connection with Starlink to find out about devices operating in Iraq.
The head of the executive body of the authority affirmed that “the company is committed to the authority, and we have an advanced security system that is a source of pride in Iraq. What is being raised regarding the presence of Iraqi data in Qatar is inaccurate, and we have complete control over the data.”
The company wanted to open access gateways in Iraq after two years.
Due to the increasing demand in Iraq, we have now begun negotiating with them to start installing access gateways.
He pointed out that “the control of satellite internet does not stop at access gateways, because it is broadcast in space, which is an increase in reassurance. The basis for controlling satellite internet is regulation, licensing, the company’s commitment to the state, and the imposition of state sovereignty.” link
