Iraq arms regulation agreement awaits Prime Minister Zaydi signature

Saud al-Saadi, head of the Huquq parliamentary bloc, has announced that an agreement regarding the regulation of weapons has been reached between a committee from the Coordination Framework and various armed factions. However, the agreement has not yet been signed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi.

Al-Saadi expressed concerns that American pressure may be preventing the formalization of the deal. He criticized the Iraqi government for what he described as a dual stance on national sovereignty, noting that political celebrations of sovereignty occur despite ongoing violations of Iraqi airspace and economic interference by the United States.

The proposed agreement aims to establish a consensus-based formula to organize the relationship between armed groups and state institutions. It includes the formation of a committee comprising the government, armed factions, the Popular Mobilization Forces, and the Coordination Framework to oversee implementation. Al-Saadi emphasized that the deal includes guarantees to prevent any new attacks on Iraqi citizens or sovereignty, whether from factions or the military.