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Iranian-Backed Militias May Disarm Amid Iraqi Political Shift

12/22/2025

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Mark Savaya, the U.S. Envoy to Iraq, said Iranian-backed militias may consider disarmament due to a political shift in Iraq.
He described recent actions by these armed groups as "welcome and encouraging."
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi attended a military parade for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Diyala province, marking its eighth anniversary.
The situation reflects ongoing developments in Iraq's political landscape.

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Mark Savaya, the U.S. Envoy to Iraq, said Iranian-backed militias may consider disarmament due to a political shift in Iraq.
He described recent actions by these armed groups as "welcome and encouraging."
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi attended a military parade for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Diyala province, marking its eighth anniversary.
The situation reflects ongoing developments in Iraq's political landscape.