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Iraqi Shia Militias Defy Disarmament Deadline Amid Political Crisis
Aug 05, 2026 08:24 AM CT
Baghdad, Iraq
Iraq,Shia militias,disarmament,Iran proxy,political crisis
Summary
Iraqi Prime Minister faces a significant political crisis as powerful Shia paramilitary groups, many of which are Iranian-backed, refuse to comply with a September 30 disarmament deadline. This defiance highlights the continued influence of Iran-aligned militias within Iraq's security architecture and poses a challenge to Baghdad's sovereignty and regional stability.
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Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.
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Iranian-backed militias are defying the Iraqi government's disarmament order, indicating continued Iranian influence over these groups.