Al-Zaydi faces armed groups amid ongoing arms siege
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faced significant challenges in implementing his plan to disarm Iraqi militias and restrict weapons to state control, amid resistance from Iran-backed factions such as the Najibullah Movement. These groups refused to allow the army to search one of their headquarters in Jurf al-Naddaf, which led to the failure of the enforcement operation in a silent and discreet manner. This confrontation reveals a gap between the government's set timetable to regain control over weapons by September 30 and what can realistically be achieved on the ground. Armed groups continue to wield deep influence, maintaining their military and financial capabilities, which complicates the complete disarmament process and heightens tensions between Iraq and Iran, as well as regarding the stance of Washington.
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