Note Humam Hammoudi, the head of the Supreme Islamic Council in Iraq, claimed that the Turkish and Iranian opposition forces in Iraq will end this year. Reality: Turkey maintains 136+ bases; Forces associated with Iran remain present. Likewise, the director of Zalkan-Bashika municipality, Mihamed Amin: "So far, no signs of withdrawal from Turkey have been observed in the area. Furthermore, the presence of Turkish soldiers poses a threat to the local population. ".