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Iranian Militias Consider Disarmament Amid US Pressure

4/7/2025

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Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are contemplating disarmament to avert rising tensions with the US, spurred by stern warnings from the Trump administration. Senior commanders are engaged in serious talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, exploring options to evolve into political entities or merge with the national army, signaling a significant shift in the region's landscape.

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Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are contemplating disarmament to avert rising tensions with the US, spurred by stern warnings from the Trump administration. Senior commanders are engaged in serious talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, exploring options to evolve into political entities or merge with the national army, signaling a significant shift in the region's landscape.