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Iraq Orders Pro-Iran Groups to Disarm by September
The plan would fold dozens of Iran-backed factions into state forces as Baghdad faces US pressure and the end of the anti-Islamic State coalition mission.
- On Monday, Iraq's government ordered pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30, coinciding with the end of the US-led anti-Islamic State coalition mission.
- Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces intense pressure from Washington to ensure factions surrender weapons ahead of his upcoming United States visit.
- Two pro-Iran factions, Kataeb Imam Ali and Asaib Ahl al-Haq, announced they are handing over brigade administration to the state, marking integration progress.
- Government spokesman Haidar al-Aboudi warned, "After this date, all weapons outside the state framework will be subject to legal redress."
- Emerging after the 2003 US-led invasion, many of these factions gained prominence fighting the Islamic State group during the conflict that followed.
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The Iraqi government announced on Monday that it would hand over to the pro-Iranian groups on its territory until the end of September to disarm.
·Montreal, Canada
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Iraq sets Sept 30 deadline for pro-Iran groups to disarm
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recently took office with the blessing of the US and is due to visit Washington. (AFP pic) BAGHDAD: Iraq’s government has given pro-Iran armed groups in the country until Sept 30 to disarm, coinciding with the end of the US-led anti-jihadist coalition’s mission, its spokesman said on Monday. The announcement comes ahead of a visit to the United States by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with Washington exerting pressu…
·Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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