Al-Sadr Dissolves Militia and Urges Political Change in Iraq
The leader of the Iraqi National Coalition, Muqtada al-Sadr, signaled the end of the American presence and the international coalition in Iraq. He announced the dissolution of armed groups such as "The Promised Tomorrow Brigade" and the transformation of "The Army of the Imam" into an institution affiliated with the supporters of Imam Mahdi. Sadr called on the American military to pay reparations for the damages caused by the presence of foreign forces in Iraq, warning against external interference—particularly from the United States and neighboring countries—and emphasizing that such interference would lead to severing relations and reciprocal actions. Regarding the post-withdrawal phase, he stressed the necessity of restricting weapons to the state, retreating political leaders from active political life, and strengthening security forces—especially border guards—to enable Iraqi sovereignty. These statements coincided with the Iraqi government's announcement of the end of the international coalition’s mission, paving the way for a new phase of internal reorganization in the country.
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