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Explainer-Why Is US Ally Iraq Unable to Disarm Iran’s Militia Allies?

Five Iran-aligned armed groups rejected the September 30 deadline, and security officials say they command about 50,000 fighters and heavy weapons.

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By Michael Georgy and Ahmed Rasheed DUBAI/BAGHDAD, Sept 9 - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi could face a credibility crisis if Iran-backed Shi'ite militias fail to heed his call to hand over their weapons to the state. After a July meeting with U.S. ...

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After a meeting with US President Donald Trump in July, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pledged to disarm these powerful groups.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi could face a credibility crisis if Iran-backed Shiite militias fail to heed his call to hand over their weapons… Why can’t US ally Iraq disarm Iran-backed militia groups? - NAVY

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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