The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has described the departure of U.S. forces from Iraq as their “expulsion” and a victory for the Iraqi people.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has described the departure of U.S. forces from Iraq as their “expulsion” and a victory for the Iraqi people. The Iraqi prime minister also called yesterday a day of national sovereignty for the country.

The presence of U.S. forces was one of the main pretexts used by Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq so that, after the defeat of ISIS, they would refuse to hand over their weapons.

Now, despite the departure of American troops, Kata’ib Hizballah, one of these groups, says it has negotiated with the government about organizing its weapons, but it has not committed to any timetable or agreement. This situation has raised questions about the ability of Iraq’s federal government to disarm these groups.

To what extent will the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq open the way for Iran’s influence in Iraq?

Interview with Farzin Kerbasi, an expert on Middle East issues: