Negotiations between the United States and Iraq concerning the conclusion of the international coalition mission in Iraq have been indefinitely suspended following a recent attack on the Ain al-Assad military base in Anbar province, according to a senior advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister.

Zia Nasri, a senior advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, informed Russian media on Sunday that the attack on Ain al-Assad on August 5 resulted in injuries to several U.S. soldiers, effectively halting the ongoing discussions about ending the coalition’s mission in Iraq.

The attack was carried out by a newly emerged armed group called the League of Revolutionaries (Jama'at Al-Thawrawiyoon), which is part of the broader Islamic Resistance in Iraq. This group targeted the Ain al-Assad base, a critical facility operated by the international coalition that provides training and intelligence support to Iraqi forces in their fight against ISIS.

In response to the attack, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry issued a statement confirming that the planned announcement of the end of the international coalition mission in Iraq has been postponed. The Ministry highlighted that negotiations were nearing a conclusion, with a date for the withdrawal of coalition troops almost set, but recent events have forced a delay.

Nasri also noted that there is significant interest among some factions of the international coalition to maintain their presence in Iraq, a factor he suggested may have contributed to the timing of the attack on Ain al-Assad.

The Ain al-Assad base, located in Anbar province, has been a focal point of coalition operations, especially in training and assisting Iraqi security forces, including the Peshmerga, to combat ISIS. However, some Shiite groups in Iraq argue that the country no longer requires the presence of foreign forces and have been advocating for their withdrawal.

The United States currently has approximately 2,500 soldiers stationed in Iraq, primarily tasked with advising and training Iraqi forces. The indefinite suspension of talks raises questions about the future of the U.S. military presence in Iraq and the ongoing fight against extremist groups in the region.