Iraq PM Ali al-Zaidi sets 2027 deadline to disarm militias

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has announced a phased plan to disarm Iran-backed militias and bring all weapons under state control by June 30, 2027. The strategy, which al-Zaidi described as a ‘matter of honor,’ begins with a 90-day truce period starting in late September. During this window, militias are expected to cease all attacks in exchange for guarantees that they will not be targeted by United States forces.

Following the truce, the government intends for militias to gradually surrender their heavy weaponry. Individual fighters may be integrated into the state-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to eliminate independent armed entities. Any group continuing to operate outside the state framework after the deadline will be designated as an outlaw organization.

The disarmament effort occurs amid significant regional and economic instability. Al-Zaidi reported that Iraq has lost 60% of its monthly oil export revenues due to tensions between Washington and Tehran, noting that Iran has blocked Iraqi tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Prime Minister is currently engaging in diplomatic efforts, including meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to balance relations between the United States and Iran while securing Iraq’s sovereignty and economic stability.

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[● 9 SOURCES] Any faction operating outside the state framework after the deadline will be treated as an outlaw organization. www.elbalad.news · 964media.com · sarabic.ae · actualidad.rt.com · time.news · +3 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pledged to disarm Iran-backed militias and integrate their fighters into state institutions by June 30, 2027. 964media.com · www.elbalad.news · netnews.bg · sarabic.ae · actualidad.rt.com · +6 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The disarmament process will begin with a 90-day truce period during which factions refrain from attacks in exchange for guarantees against US strikes. 964media.com · www.elbalad.news · netnews.bg · sarabic.ae · actualidad.rt.com · +6 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Iran has prevented Iraqi oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. www.elbalad.news · www.sadanews.ps · nativitytv.ps · www.etemadonline.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Iraq has lost 60% of its monthly oil export revenues due to the conflict between Washington and Tehran. www.elbalad.news · www.sadanews.ps · nativitytv.ps · www.etemadonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iraq has incurred economic losses totaling approximately $60 billion since the outbreak of the war.
[● 7 SOURCES] Individual members of militias will be integrated into the Popular Mobilization Forces. 964media.com · actualidad.rt.com · www.elbalad.news · time.news · nativitytv.ps · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The government has formed a committee to negotiate with the militias. actualidad.rt.com · www.gulf-insider.com