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Iraq Faces Political Crisis as Militias Refuse to Disarm Ahead of PM's US Visit
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By ליה ויין
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 12, 2026
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Iraqi militias linked to Iran refuse to disarm ahead of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's Washington visit, challenging government efforts to centralize weapons amid US pressure and regional tensions.
- 01Iraqi militias affiliated with Iran refuse to hand over weapons to the state.
- 02Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visits Washington for talks with President Trump.
- 03Government set September deadline for militia disarmament under state control.
- 04Some factions like Muqtada al-Sadr's group comply, others resist strongly.
- 05Kata'ib Hezbollah warns Iraqi leaders to heed resistance demands.
- 06Observers debate feasibility of disarmament without Iranian approval.
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