Following the largest gathering of the Islamic Countries Summit and prior to the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001, this summit will once again be held on Sunday in Malaysia. The main topic of this conference is the expulsion of all foreign forces from Iraq. Abd al-Wahhab Bilqaziz, the Secretary-General of the conference of 57 member countries of the Islamic community, states that all occupying forces in Iraq must leave the country to allow the United Nations the opportunity to rebuild Iraq. According to Mr. Bilqaziz, although forcing foreign troops to leave Iraq is the priority of this conference, it is also expected that the recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria will be discussed.
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Leaders of Islamic Countries Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Iraq
Feb 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
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📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway
Leaders of Islamic countries are convening in Malaysia to demand the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, emphasizing the need for the UN to assist in rebuilding the country. Abd al-Wahhab Bilqaziz, the Secretary-General, highlights this issue as a priority while also indicating that recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria may be addressed.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The summit highlights a unified stance among Islamic countries against foreign military presence in Iraq, which could reshape regional politics.
👥 Key Players
Abd al-Wahhab Bilqaziz
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Secretary-General of the conference
"He represents the collective voice of Islamic countries and plays a crucial role in shaping the agenda regarding foreign military presence in the region."
Islamic Countries
MENTIONED
Member states of the conference
"These countries collectively influence regional politics and security, particularly regarding issues like foreign military presence and regional conflicts."
📰 What Happened
Leaders of Islamic countries are meeting in Malaysia to call for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, emphasizing the need for the UN to assist in rebuilding the nation. The conference also plans to address recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria.
- The conference includes 57 member countries of the Islamic community.
- The expulsion of foreign troops from Iraq is the primary focus of the summit.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran views the presence of foreign troops in Iraq as a threat to its influence and regional stability, making their withdrawal a priority.
🌍 Regional: The withdrawal of foreign forces could alter the power dynamics in Iraq and the surrounding region, potentially increasing the influence of local and regional actors.
🌐 International: Western nations, particularly the U.S., may see this call as a challenge to their military presence and influence in the Middle East.
📚 Background
The presence of foreign troops in Iraq has been a contentious issue since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, with various factions within Iraq and the region opposing it. The call for withdrawal reflects long-standing grievances against foreign intervention.
U.S. military presence in Iraq
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
📡 Source:
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📊 Confidence:
70%
The article presents a straightforward account of the summit's agenda without overt bias, but it may reflect the perspectives of the participating countries.
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Translation confidence: 85%
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