Iraq Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi vows to restrict illegal weapons

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has issued a stern warning to armed factions in Iraq, stating he will not allow individuals to hold weapons outside state control. During a field visit to Sadr City in Baghdad, al-Zaidi emphasized that he would not permit factions to seize land or rights belonging to Iraqi citizens under the guise of legitimacy.

This stance follows accusations from Kata'ib Hezbollah against the Prime Minister's office. In response to concerns regarding armed groups' influence, al-Zaidi has already taken administrative action by canceling contracts at Mosul International Airport linked to armed entities, reassigning those contracts to international companies.

In addition to security measures, al-Zaidi directed service ministries and the Baghdad Secretariat to accelerate the delivery of essential services in Sadr City. His visit included inspections of Al-Sadr General Hospital and local sports facilities to assess healthcare and youth infrastructure needs.