The US Department of Defense has told leaders of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region that an expiring security-assistance agreement for the Peshmerga will not be renewed, according to four sources. Kurdish officials fear the funding cut could create a power vacuum and embolden Iran amid recent drone and missile attacks.
WHO:US Department of Defense
WHAT:Told Kurdistan leaders the US will not renew an expiring security-assistance agreement for the Peshmerga
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Iraq
WHY:The agreement is expiring and the administration is not planning to renew it, leaving Kurdistan concerned about vulnerability to attacks from Iran.
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