US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal era

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Iraq is debating the future of Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces after the departure of US forces, with an incident involving members driving over an American flag adding to tensions. Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to place militia weapons under state control by June 2027; some factions reportedly agree to disarm while others resist.

Iraq is grappling with controversy over the role of Iran-backed militias following the departure of US forces, including an incident in which Popular Mobilization Forces members were photographed driving over an American flag. Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is pushing to bring militia weapons under state control by June 2027, with several factions reportedly agreeing to disarm while others continue to resist. The post US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal era appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.