Iraqi militias resist disarmament and U.S. financial influence

Iraqi resistance factions are intensifying demands for economic sovereignty and resisting government efforts to disarm militias. Leaders from groups such as the Al-Nujaba Movement and Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada have criticized the United States' influence over Iraq's financial decisions, specifically regarding oil revenues that are processed through the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Simultaneously, the Iraqi government is approaching a deadline to consolidate weapons under state control. This has led to heightened political tension, with faction leaders traveling to Tehran to discuss the disarmament issue. Groups like the Badr Organization have warned that using force to disarm militias could trigger internal strife, claiming government pressure is linked to U.S. demands. Reports indicate that Iranian officials, including Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani, have expressed support for the militias, asserting that their weaponry is essential to current regional conflicts.