Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi announced that the restoration of full sovereignty over the entire country will be declared on Sept. 30.
Al-Zaydi said Iraq would not allow its territory to be used as a “platform” to harm other countries. He said protecting security and sovereignty was a shared responsibility of all Iraqis.
Coalition forces to leave by Sept. 30
Al-Zaydi had previously announced that all forces belonging to the U.S.-led international coalition would withdraw from Iraq by Sept. 30.
Shia armed groups are also expected to hand over their weapons to the state by the same date.