"US and Iraq to Begin Talks on Ending US-Led Coalition Presence in Iraq"

The United States and Iraq will begin working group meetings of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Military Commission (HMC) to transition to an enduring bilateral security partnership, building on the success of Iraq's campaign against ISIS. The process reflects the U.S. commitment to regional stability and Iraqi sovereignty, with expert groups examining factors for the evolution of the Coalition's mission to defeat ISIS and ensure it cannot resurge. This initiative underscores the deep and productive partnership between the two countries and their commitment to advancing stability in Iraq and the region.