No deadline for disarming militias this year, says Iraqi Prime Minister’s aide

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According to The National, Yousif Al Dunainawi, an adviser to the Iraqi Prime Minister, announced at the Iraq Initiative conference at Chatham House in London on Wednesday that the Iraqi government will not reach an agreement to disarm Iran-backed militias this year. Emphasizing the government's seriousness, he stated that flexibility is required to maintain national security. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has set a new deadline of June 30, 2027, to bring weapons under state control. Qasim Al Aboudi, Iraq's National Security Adviser, noted that dialogue with armed factions is ongoing and the disarmament plan will be implemented incrementally. While some groups resist, Iraqi officials warned that those obstructing the process for personal interests will not be given the opportunity to do so.