Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said in an interview that his government plans to disarm Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, setting specific targets for the effort. Al-Zaidi, who took office in 2024, outlined a timeline for the disarmament process but did not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or international support. Previous Iraqi governments have announced similar disarmament efforts without achieving full implementation.

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