Security and economy at the center of the agenda in Iraq as September 30 approaches
As the country nears the end of the foreign military mission, arms control and fluctuations in exchange rates are being closely monitored.
As September 30 approaches—the date when the coalition forces' military mission will end—security risks, bringing weapons under state control, and economic uncertainties rank among the country's most critical agenda items.
September 30 Process and Security Concerns
While preparations for September 30 continue within government circles, experts warn that the withdrawal of foreign forces from the field could give rise to various political and security risks regarding the control of armed groups.
Airspace and Weapons Control
Iraqi analyst Anwar al-Musawi stated that the country currently lacks the full capacity to control its airspace, noting that no consensus has yet been reached between the government and armed factions regarding bringing weapons under state control.
Disarmament and Threat to the Flow of Dollars
Majid al-Hesnawi noted that if weapons are not collected by the state after the departure of coalition forces, the U.S. has threatened to halt the flow of dollars, emphasizing that illegal weapons must be handed over to the state by September 30.
Economic Uncertainty and the Value of the Dinar
Ali Naji, head of the Eco Iraq Observatory, reported that the dollar has recorded an unprecedented rise against the Iraqi dinar in the free market, with 100 US dollars exceeding 160,000 Iraqi dinars, and that concerns regarding the post-September 30 period are impacting the market.
Government Goals and New Measures
Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, stated that this date will be a turning point on the path to the country's self-sufficiency, while National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji announced that strict measures will be taken once disarmament is completed.