Reasons behind Washington's Iraqi weapons freeze
The article details the U.S. approval of freezing weapons held by Iraqi armed factions, with an extension of the deadline until early 2028 instead of 2026. It also introduces a "ticking bomb" clause that allows for the cancellation of understandings under unspecified conditions. This settlement comes after intensive negotiations between the leaders of the Coordination Framework and the armed factions, resulting in an agreement not to use weapons against neighboring countries in exchange for delaying their final disarmament and integrating them into Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). Sources indicate that Washington has ceased its pressure and is willing to economize on armed groups, aiming to impose economic sanctions and deprive Iraq of dollars after October 2026. Experts point to divisions within the Iraqi government, with expectations that Zaydi may continue his plans for an economic coup against the Washington-backed factions—especially following political shifts in Iraqi behavior between visits by the U.S. and Iran. The developments have focused on delaying the handover of weapons and maintaining negotiation lines, while keeping options open to respond to changing international positions on the issue.
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