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Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi pledges disarmament of Iranian-backed militias

Sep 21, 2026 02:36 PM CT Baghdad, Iraq iraq,iran-backed-militias,disarmament,us-iraq-relations,proxy-warfare

Summary

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has vowed to disarm Iranian-backed militias, signaling a potential shift in Baghdad's domestic security posture and its relationship with Tehran. This political statement aligns with broader US pressure on Iraq to reduce the influence of non-state armed groups linked to the Iranian axis. The move may impact the operational freedom of proxy forces in the region and the stability of the Iraqi government.

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Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi of Iraq during a meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office in July.

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United States NEUTRAL

Met with Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi in the Oval Office, likely reinforcing the demand for militia disarmament.

Iran NEUTRAL

Target of the disarmament pledge; its backed militias are the subject of the Iraqi government's vow.

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