Baghdad: Government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi announced that recent coordination among state authorities has led to significant anti-corruption achievements not observed since 2003. He also noted the ongoing orderly withdrawal of international coalition forces, with positions being handed over to Iraqi forces.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Aboudi emphasized that the Iraqi government has been working with sovereign priorities since gaining parliamentary confidence on May 14, 2026. The anti-corruption campaign is a key focus, with actions being implemented in collaboration with the judiciary, the Integrity Commission, the Federal Board of Supreme Audit, and the Iraqi parliament. This collaboration has yielded unprecedented anti-corruption indicators in Iraq’s post-2003 era.

Al-Aboudi further reported that the withdrawal of international coalition forces is progressing smoothly, with a complete transfer of responsibilities to Iraqi forces. The government considers September 30 a significant milestone, marking the full end of the international coalition’s presence in Iraq, a goal eagerly anticipated by the Iraqi people.

Additionally, Al-Aboudi addressed the government’s commitment to placing all weapons under state control, a top priority in its ministerial program. This initiative is essential for reinforcing national sovereignty and ensuring that only the Iraqi armed forces hold a monopoly on the use of force. The measures aim to return state institutions to normal functioning and uphold constitutional principles that forbid the creation of armed groups outside legally authorized security forces.