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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

What happened

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpAli Khamenei
OrganizationsIslamic Resistance in Iraq, Kata'ib Hezbollah, Saraya al-Salam, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Iraqi Government
PlacesIraq, Washington

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Iraq Faces Political Crisis as Militias Refuse to Disarm Ahead of PM's US Visit
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Iraqi Shiite Militias Agree to Disarm Only If US Troops Withdraw

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