US plans to end military aid to Iraqi Kurdistan

US plans to end military aid to Iraqi Kurdistan

The United States plans to end its military assistance to Iraq’s Kurdistan Region after its current security agreement with Kurdish authorities expires in September, according to British media reports.

Reports say the US Department of Defense has informed Kurdish officials that Washington does not intend to renew the security arrangement once it reaches its expiration date.

Under the existing agreement, Kurdish forces received significant military support from the United States. The Kurdish security forces reportedly received around $61 million in US assistance this year, including support aimed at strengthening their operational capabilities and security efforts.

The planned end of the agreement has raised concerns among Kurdish officials about the region’s future security environment. Kurdish leaders have warned that the withdrawal of American military assistance could create a power vacuum, particularly if no alternative security arrangements are put in place.

A Kurdish leader reportedly cautioned that reduced US support could also provide **Iran with greater opportunities to expand its influence** in the region. Kurdish authorities have long viewed American security assistance as an important factor in maintaining stability and countering threats.

The potential policy shift comes as Washington continues to reassess its military presence and security commitments in Iraq. Any reduction in US support for Kurdish forces could therefore have broader implications for the balance of power in northern Iraq.