The Iranian foreign ministry issued a formal statement on Saturday expressing support for the exit of U.S. and other foreign military forces from Iraq. In a message disseminated via Telegram, the ministry congratulated the Iraqi government and its citizens, describing the withdrawal as a “very important and necessary step” for the nation’s independence and territorial integrity.

Beyond the immediate reaction to the withdrawal, the Iranian government utilized the announcement to reiterate its long-standing criticism of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. The ministry explicitly blamed the United States for what it described as “irreparable consequences” resulting from the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Iran further called for international accountability regarding the actions taken by Washington in the region over the past two decades.

While the Iranian statement frames the departure as a victory for regional sovereignty, the report from Middle East Eye focuses primarily on the Iranian perspective. The report does not include comments from U.S. officials or representatives of the Iraqi government regarding the specific terms or the strategic implications of the coalition's exit. Consequently, the narrative provided is limited to the official stance of the Iranian government, leaving the broader geopolitical context of the withdrawal—such as the status of ongoing security agreements or the reaction of other coalition partners—unaddressed.