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Iraq moves to integrate Hashd al-Shaabi into armed forces
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi has announced that the government is working on legislation to formally integrate the Hashd al-Shaabi, a pro-Iranian militia group, into the Iraqi Armed Forces. During a meeting with the Badr Organization in Baghdad, Zeydi emphasized the government's commitment to this legal framework as part of a broader effort to protect Iraqi sovereignty and implement national reform programs.
Concurrently, high-level Iranian officials have increased their presence in Iraq. Recent visits to Baghdad include IRGC Quds Force Commander Ismail Kaani and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. These diplomatic movements are viewed as efforts to consolidate regional influence and prepare for potential upcoming operations.
Analysts suggest these developments are linked to Iran's strategic objectives in the region, including increasing economic and political pressure on the Kurdistan Region and managing security dynamics within Iraq to ensure alignment with Iranian interests.
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Ali Zeydi · Hashd al-Shaabi · Iraq · Ismail Kaani · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Iraqi government is committed to passing legislation that regulates the Hashd al-Shaabi as a component of the armed forces. www.mersinhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran is pursuing strategies to increase economic, military, and political pressure on the Kurdistan Region. darkamazi.site
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Legislative efforts are ongoing to formally incorporate the Hashd al-Shaabi into the Iraqi Armed Forces. www.mersinhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran's recent diplomatic and military presence in Iraq aims to consolidate the country ahead of anticipated regional operations. darkamazi.site
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iranian officials, including IRGC Quds Force Commander Ismail Kaani and Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have conducted high-level visits to Baghdad. darkamazi.site