GENERAL15 Sept 2026
As the last U.S. troops pack up in Iraq, militias signal their weapons will stay
American troops are leaving Iraq, and the few hundred still in the north should be gone by September 30. Baghdad tied that exit to a demand that armed militias give up their weapons. Most militias say they will not disarm, and Iranian-backed groups have kept attacking. For Indian businesses, this may keep oil and shipping routes uncertain, so watch your supply chain costs closely.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The United States is pulling its troops out of Iraq, and officials say the few hundred remaining in northern Iraq will be out by the September 30 deadline.
- The Iraqi government linked the U.S. withdrawal to an ultimatum asking militias to lay down their weapons, but most militias have said they have no plans to do so.
- Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have struck U.S.-linked targets both inside and outside Iraq since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep an eye on Middle East news over the coming weeks, and review your fuel and freight cost assumptions. Speak to your supplier or advisor before locking into long fixed-price contracts.
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