Iraq Says End of Anti-ISIS Coalition Mission Marks New Phase of Security Responsibility

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that the formal end of the international coalition’s mission to combat ISIS in Iraq marks a new phase in the country’s responsibility for its security and stability.

The ministry described the conclusion of the mission as a transition to Iraq taking full responsibility for both, placing national ownership of security at the center of its message.

The statement concerned the coalition’s anti-ISIS mission in Iraq. It did not provide details on arrangements following the mission’s conclusion.

The ministry’s remarks framed the change as a new stage for the country, with Iraq assuming responsibility for maintaining its own security and stability.