Several Iranian-backed militias in Iraq say they accept state control of weapons

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Iraq’s new government is attempting to bring Iranian-backed militias under state control by managing their weapons, a move supported by some militias while others oppose or remain uncertain. This effort could reshape the role of armed groups linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.

Iraq’s new government is attempting to bring weapons held by Iranian-backed militias under state control, a move that could reshape the role of armed groups linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Several militias have announced plans to place their arms under government authority and disengage from the PMF, while others remain opposed or have issued mixed signals. The post Several Iranian-backed militias in Iraq say they accept state control of weapons appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.