US influence key driver of non-state actor disarmament in Iraq: Experts

"No economy can grow, and no international partnership can succeed, in an environment where politics is intertwined with unofficial power. Iraq now has a historic opportunity to close this chapter and reinforce its image as a state built on the rule of law, not the power of weapons," said US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya in November.

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Weapons outside of state control ‘prohibited’: Iraqi interior ministry

"The law is clear and explicit and will not tolerate the use of weapons; anyone who does so will be held accountable under the law," said interior ministry spokesperson Abbas al-Bahadli.

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Iraq’s Sadrist movement hails ‘important’ militia disarmament, urges practical steps

“Real political action can only succeed in a safe environment, in which disputes are managed through the constitution, the law, and the ballot boxes,” the official stated.

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EXCLUSIVE: Iraq’s Shiites to exclude armed factions from upcoming cabinet amid US pressure: Sources

The sources also indicated that “the factions understood this issue,” because they realize the seriousness of the scene.

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Iraqi ‘Resistance’ factions deny role in Khor Mor attack

The Iraqi Resistance Coordination rejected accusations linking it to the attack on the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region, saying media claims aim to obscure a wider regional conflict.

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US says working with Iraq to disarm ‘terrorist militias’

Washington has repeatedly called on Iraq to disarm Iran-backed factions, citing concerns over Iranian influence on Iraq’s official military apparatus and their targeting of US interests across the region.

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Israel warns of growing Iranian military influence in Iraq as elections approach

Recent Israeli reports claim that Iran is shifting its military focus into Iraq by supporting allied militias with weapons, training, and new combat structures.

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US pushes for terror designation of Iraqi groups, threatens sanctions as Baghdad remains unmoved

Aqeel Abbas, a media expert specializing in US affairs, said that around 200 individuals and factions have been designated as terrorists entities, with Washington expected to announce them soon.

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US moves to impose sanctions on Iraq: Deputy speaker of parliament

Shakhawan Abdulla says that during meetings he held with officials in Washington last week, he received "explicit confirmation" that the American administration has repeatedly sent messages and warnings to the Iraqi government about the smuggling of oil and dollars to Iran, as well as armed groups, but Baghdad did not consider these warnings.

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