#militias
3 articles with this tag
PoliticsIraqi PM's Aide: Militia Disarmament Deadline Unlikely This Year, New Target Set for 2027
An Iraqi Prime Minister's aide has indicated that disarming Iran-backed militias will not be completed this year, setting a new deadline of June 2027. The government cites external and internal factors for the delay, emphasizing flexibility while pursuing state control over weapons.
The National|November 12, 2026
PoliticsUS and Iraq Discuss Militia Disarmament as Deadline is Extended to June 2027
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met at the UN General Assembly to discuss disarming militias as Iraq extends its weapons control deadline to June 2027.
The National|September 22, 2026|1
PoliticsIraqi Forces Dismantle Drone Workshop in Baghdad Amid Growing Pressure to Curb Militia Attacks
Iraqi authorities have dismantled a major drone-manufacturing workshop in Baghdad amid mounting international and regional pressure to curb attacks by Iran-backed militias.
The National|August 27, 2026|1