Iraqi Worries on Shadow Factions Return

The article discusses Iraq's concerns over the continued insistence of armed factions on keeping their weapons, which obstructs the government's efforts to bring arms under its authority and increases the likelihood of indirect attacks and the reactivation of the Resistance Axis project. Despite negotiations, many factions, including the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement, refuse to surrender or disarm, complicating efforts to control weapons outside state boundaries. These developments occur amid rising regional tensions and the closure of border crossings, especially the “Shib” crossing with Iran, for security reasons related to “shadow factions,” as well as increased American pressure on Baghdad to close more crossings with Iran. The deteriorating security situation—highlighted by the recent downing of a drone over the sea—also suggests the possibility of escalation or out-of-control retaliatory operations. All these factors point to internal and external disagreements over the future of arms in Iraq.

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