Iraq Hails U.S. Congress Move to End War-Era Authorizations
Iraq's Foreign Ministry issued a statement Wednesday characterizing the congressional action "with great pleasure," while acknowledging the repeal requires President Donald Trump's signature to become law. Both the House of Representatives and Senate have now approved the measure.
Officials in Baghdad characterized the development as a "fundamental turning point" that fundamentally alters the legal framework governing Iraq-US relations. The ministry emphasized the repeal establishes foundations for bilateral ties grounded in sovereignty recognition and marks a definitive end to wartime legal structures.
Counterterrorism cooperation remains unaffected, according to Baghdad's Foreign Ministry, which clarified that the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force—enacted following the September 11 attacks to address the threats posed by al-Qaeda and other associated terrorist organizations—continues to provide legal authority for joint security operations.
The ministry reaffirmed Iraq's dedication to strengthening bilateral partnerships with Washington in ways that advance mutual interests and bolster regional stability throughout the Middle East.
The US Senate approved the $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act in a decisive 77-20 vote, advancing Pentagon policy and funding parameters for fiscal 2026. The upper chamber ratified legislation previously cleared by the House earlier this month.
During his initial White House tenure, Trump maintained the 2002 authorization supplied legal justification for the 2020 targeted strike that killed senior Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani on Iraqi territory.
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