Iraq sets September 30 as end of coalition mission, rejects weapons outside the state

Iraqi military spokesman Sabah al-Nu'man said the international coalition's mission ends September 30 and that Iraq rejects weapons outside state authority.

• Al-Nu'man said coalition forces will complete their withdrawal from Iraqi bases by September 30, while security forces continue tracking Islamic State remnants.
• He said Iraq will not allow weapons outside the state's authority or the use of Iraqi territory to target neighboring countries.
• Al-Nu'man said the Kurdistan Workers' Party has handed over its weapons, with talks continuing over their return to Turkey or relocation outside Iraq.
• He said Iraq has contracted with the United States, Turkey, and South Korea for air defense systems to protect its territory and oil facilities.