There is one more step in the SOFA process. Here is its timeline.

Iraq presidency to review US pact in two weeks
Fri Nov 28, 5:10 am ET

BAGHDAD (AFP) – Iraq's landmark security pact with the United States will be sent to the presidential council for a final review following its ratification by the Iraqi parliament, an official said on Friday.

"Parliament is due to submit the law on Sunday to the presidential council which has 10 days to ratify or reject it, presidential office spokesman Nassir al-Ani said, a day after lawmakers gave their backing to the controversial accord.

"If it has no reaction, it is considered adopted," he said. "If the presidential council rejects it, the pact must go back to parliament." ....
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