# Iraqi government stability and security reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iraqi-government-stability-and-security-reforms
> Updated: 2026-09-21T20:50:23.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has initiated a series of administrative, security, and economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the nation. Initially, the government focused on internal discipline and aviation recovery, implementing measures to restrict unauthorized media statements by officials and lifting long-standing military airspace restrictions in western Iraq to bolster civil aviation and economic revenue.

Following these administrative steps, the Prime Minister expanded his agenda to include a major security initiative to disarm Iran-backed militias and integrate their members into state institutions by June 30, 2027. This plan includes a proposed 90-day truce period. Al-Zaidi also addressed severe economic challenges, noting that Iraq has lost approximately $60 billion in total and 60% of its monthly oil export revenues, which he attributed to regional tensions and Iran blocking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

## Claims

- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pledged to disarm Iran-backed militias and integrate their fighters into state institutions by June 30, 2027. (corroborated by 3 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. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Any faction operating outside the state framework after the deadline will be treated as an outlaw organization. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Iraq has lost 60% of its monthly oil export revenues due to the conflict between Washington and Tehran. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Iran has prevented Iraqi oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Iraq has incurred economic losses totaling approximately $60 billion since the outbreak of the war. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Iraq PM Ali al-Zaidi pledges to disarm militias by June 2027

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi pledged to disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027, starting with a 90-day truce, while reporting massive economic losses due to regional tensions and oil transit disruptions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-pm-ali-al-zaidi-pledges-to-disarm-militias-by-june-2027

### 2026-09-18: Iraq: PM al-Zaidi implements media discipline and lifts airspace restrictions

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi is tightening media discipline for officials and transitioning western military airspace to civil aviation use to boost economic and navigational efficiency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-pm-al-zaidi-implements-media-discipline-and-lifts-airspace-restrictions

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