Iraqi Factions' Weapon Stance Remains Silent

The article addresses the ongoing conflict surrounding the disarmament of Iraqi armed factions, particularly the Iranian-backed Shia militias, ahead of the September 30 deadline, which was set for the withdrawal of the international coalition forces from Iraq and the halting of arms support to these factions. Despite the continued debate and conflicting statements regarding the implementation of this decision, sources close to the Coordination Framework forces suggest that the government is leaning towards regulating the weapons rather than fully disarming them. The fate of the militias is heavily tied to Iran's stance, which exerts significant influence over their decisions. There are also sharp disagreements among Shia factions and parties over how to proceed; three main groups—"Kata'ib Hezbollah," "Najiba Movement," and "Sayed al-Shuhada Brigades"—reject the complete disarmament of their forces. It is believed that Iran aims to maintain this issue as an important leverage point in its conflict with the United States. Due to internal and external reservations, close circles to political factions see that the process of regulating weapons could take years, with ongoing debate over the government's actions and a potential American stance that hints at imposing sanctions on some Shiite leaders opposed to the withdrawal.

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