Senior officials from the United States and Iraq met in Baghdad on November 6, 2025, to discuss the future of their bilateral security relationship. The meeting was held as part of ongoing efforts under the Strategic Framework Agreement established in 2008. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to developing a new phase of security cooperation.
According to participants, these consultations are intended to help Federal Iraq improve its ability to provide for its own security while delivering benefits for both countries. Officials stated that discussions will continue over the coming months with a focus on long-term cooperation in security and counterterrorism.
The talks aim to support and strengthen Iraqi federal security forces, including the Peshmerga units. Both nations highlighted shared priorities such as maintaining Iraq’s sovereignty, combating terrorism, enhancing regional stability, and deepening economic ties.
"Participants expressed their ongoing commitment to laying the foundations for a new phase in U.S.-Iraq security cooperation that will continue to empower Federal Iraq to provide for its security and achieve tangible benefits for both Americans and Iraqis."
"Senior officials will continue their consultations in the coming months aimed at long-term security and counterterrorism cooperation that strengthens and supports the capabilities and readiness of the Iraqi federal security forces, including the Peshmerga forces, and promotes the shared interests of safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty, defeating terrorism, bolstering regional stability, and strengthening economic ties between our two nations."