Latest news in Iraq? September 27th, 2026

Here are the primary developments in Iraq as of September 27, 2026:

• Coalition Withdrawal & Sovereignty Day: Iraqi security forces announced that there will be no justification for weapons outside state authority following September 30, the scheduled conclusion date for the international coalition’s military mission in the country. The Iraqi government declared a four-day official holiday to commemorate the security transition as National Sovereignty Day. Several major armed factions have begun coordinating the transfer of heavy armaments to state control as Baghdad prepares to assume full security responsibilities.

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• Resumption of U.S. Dollar Shipments: Baghdad and Washington reached an agreement to resume direct U.S. dollar cash shipments to Iraq after a months-long pause. Iraqi officials confirmed that new shipments are scheduled to arrive within days to ease domestic currency pressures, following tighter regulatory oversight of dollar distribution and electronic payment reforms.

  Anadolu Agency (AA)+ 1

• Economic Data: Iraq’s Central Statistical Organization published its latest figures, showing the annual inflation rate rose to 3.3% year-on-year for August. The consumer price index saw a monthly increase of 0.7%, driven primarily by food and essential goods pricing.

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• Regional Security & Bilateral Pacts: Diplomatic negotiations advanced concerning the handover of the Bashiqa military base from Turkish forces to Iraqi control. Concurrently, Baghdad is expanding bilateral security and defense agreements with European partners to structure post-coalition training and counter-terrorism cooperation.

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