Al-Nujaba threatens US forces over Sept. 30 withdrawal deadline - 9/02/2026

[ronscarpa]

Al-Nujaba threatens US forces over Sept. 30 withdrawal deadline

PoliticsiraqbreakingUS forcesarmed factionsHarakat Al-Nujabawithdrawal deadlineSeptember 30

 

2026-09-02 / 10:23

Shafaq News- Baghdad

 

Akram Al-Kaabi, secretary-general of Iraq’s Harakat Al-Nujaba*, one of the country’s most hardline Iran-backed factions, warned on Wednesday that the group would confront US forces if Washington fails to complete its planned military withdrawal by September 30.

 

“We are watching September 30 with full readiness, enthusiasm, and preparation to wage a decisive battle against the occupying forces if they renege on their commitment to withdraw completely by land and air,” Al-Kaabi said. “If even one soldier remains after that date, we will not let him return safely and will send him back to them as a corpse.” (a serious threat that the US must be ready for - we need a  discussion with Al-Zaidi)

 

He also criticized US President Donald Trump, arguing that he would not be allowed to claim a victory in Iraq after having “failed to achieve one in Iran.” (sticking his nose where it doesn't belong - it might get bent)

 

Read more: Tension meets dialogue as Iraq approaches September 30

 

Baghdad and Washington agreed in 2024 to wind down the US-led Global Coalition’s military mission under a two-phase plan. The first concluded in September 2025 with troops departing Baghdad and Ain Al-Asad air base in western Iraq, while a contingent remained in the Kurdistan Region to support operations against ISIS in Syria. The second is scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.

 

The two governments, however, differ over what follows. Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi maintains that Iraq will be free of foreign military forces from October 1, while a senior US administration official told Shafaq News last week that the Coalition mission would be “reduced, not ended,” with security ties shifting toward a longer-term bilateral partnership. (this is a major problem)

 

Around 2,500 US troops have been stationed in Iraq as part of the Coalition.

 

Read more: Iraqi Army after US-led Coalition withdrawal

 

* Harakat Al-Nujaba, led by US-designated Akram Al-Kaabi, is part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella of Iran-aligned factions seeking the withdrawal of US forces from the country. Unlike allied groups such as Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, whose Sadiqoun bloc holds 27 parliamentary seats, and Kataib Hezbollah, which is represented by the six-seat Hoqooq bloc, Al-Nujaba has no registered political wing or seats in the Council of Representatives.

 

 

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Nujaba-threatens-US-forces-over-Sept-30-withdrawal-deadline

[ronscarpa]

 

Akram Al-Kaabi, and the IRI faction Harakat Al-Nujaba pose a very serious threat to any US forces that might be in Iraq after 30 September, even if agreed to as part of a bi-lateral partnership. We need to be prepared to defend them and our Embassy staff, and possibly be ready to destroy the faction should they attack.

 

Discussions must be held with Al-Zaidi and the Coordination Framework immediately to clarify any agreement between Iraq and the US. Al-Kaabi should be carefully monitored, and possibly taken out..! RON

Edited Wednesday at 06:47 PM by ronscarpa

[screwball]

he wont be long for this world if he keeps chirping....

[Half Crazy Runner]

18 hours ago, ronscarpa said:

Al-Nujaba

Anyone else read his name as “Al-Nutjob”…

[BETTYBOOP]

Does this eejit have a death wish?!

[screwball]

hes not going to stop anything....

[JonnyV]

14 hours ago, Half Crazy Runner said:

Anyone else read his name as “Al-Nutjob”…

 

Al-Nutjobba- the hut.