According to recent reports, the withdrawal of remaining US forces stationed in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is scheduled to be fully completed by September 30, 2026, with military officials confirming relocations to neighboring countries. Simultaneously, powerful Iran-backed armed groups including Kata'ib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba have firmly refused to disarm, setting stringent preconditions regarding regional security arrangements and opposition groups. These overlapping geopolitical shifts highlight the escalating security and military complexities shaping the future political landscape of Iraq [Middle East Research](https://www.iraqinews.com)