Government Spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi affirmed on Friday that Iraq enjoys full sovereignty and its national decision-making is independent of any external dictates or internal pressures. In an official statement, he clarified that the strategic direction of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's government places the enhancement of state sovereignty at the forefront of its priorities. He noted that restricting weapons to the state and official institutions is a fundamental step in this path, praising the cooperation of national forces with these directives. Al-Aboudi announced that September 2026 will mark the end of the International Coalition's mission in Iraq. Regarding economic and service matters, the spokesperson reassured citizens that salaries are fully secured. He also highlighted the Prime Minister's personal follow-up on the fuel crisis to ensure stations are supplied with gasoline in the coming hours, crediting his economic background and expertise in business management.