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Al-Zaydi aims to disarm armed groups
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces a significant challenge in fulfilling his promise to disarm factions loyal to Iran. These factions, which are aligned with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and number around 50,000 fighters, refuse to hand over their weapons before the September 30 deadline, despite their commitments to do so in conjunction with the withdrawal of international coalition forces. The country is experiencing strong resistance from these groups, which are demanding guarantees that U.S. forces will not return and that American influence will be reduced. They possess arsenals that include long-range missiles and anti-aircraft weapons. The arrest of the head of the Nujaba movement’s intelligence agency along with four other armed members presents security and political obstacles that complicate the government's task. Officials warn that harsh measures could destabilize the country. Meanwhile, these factions continue to receive support from Iran and face international and domestic pressure to integrate into the security forces.
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