NATO mission iraq assumes authority over union iii
NATO Mission Iraq (NMI)
Aug 11 2025
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The security responsibility for Union III camp in Baghdad has officially transitioned from Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) to NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) on 01 August 2025. As a symbol of this transition, the NATO flag has been raised over Union III camp.
This transition is in accordance with the agreement between the US and the Government of Iraq for a re-posture of the troops of the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF OIR) in Iraq.
This re-posture of CJTF OIR will not change NMI's mandate. NMI will continue its strategic-level non-combat advisory and capacity-building mission, as requested by the Government of Iraq.
NMI supports Iraqi Security Forces and Institutions (ISF&ISI) through advice and capacity-building activities, performed by advisors and international experts from NATO countries and NATO partners (like Australia and Austria). This can include sharing procedures and best practices; offering selected out-of-country activities to take advantage of NATO experience to solve similar problems; and supporting the development of ISF's training and educational institutions.
Since NMI was established in 2018, it has been located in Union III Camp. NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) is a non-combat advisory and capacity-building mission, working primarily in Baghdad at the request of the Government of Iraq (GoI).
NMI supports Iraq in building more sustainable, transparent, inclusive and effective security forces and institutions, thus enabling them to provide a safe and secure environment, and protect Iraqi sovereignty without foreign assistance.
All of NMI's activities are conducted in full respect of Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Story by NMI Public Affairs Office
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