Al-Zaydi: The weapons control process begins with a 90-day deadline and ends in June 2027.
Al-Zaydi: The weapons control process begins with a 90-day deadline and ends in June 2027.
2026-09-22
Shafaq News – Washington
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pledged on Monday to disarm armed factions in Iraq by June 2027, stressing that the factions have 90 days after which they will be outlawed.
Al-Zaydi told the New York Times that the disarmament plan would be implemented in stages, explaining that this step would be a key focus in Iraq’s management of its relations with its two main allies, the United States and Iran, in light of the ongoing war between them.
He added that “the disarmament plan is not optional, but a necessity.”
Al-Zaydi continued, saying: “Others spoke about this matter and then backed down. They succumbed to pressure or other fears. As for me, this issue, along with the issue of corruption, is a matter of honor.”
According to Al-Zaydi, there will first be a 90-day period during which the factions will refrain from launching any attacks, with a guarantee that they will not be attacked by US forces. After that, the factions will begin handing over their weapons, with the disarmament process to be completed by June 30, 2027.
Regarding oil, Al-Zaidi explained: “We lost 60% of our monthly oil revenues because of the war,” clarifying that “Iran did not allow our tankers to pass through Hormuz, as its goal is to raise global oil prices.”
The issue of armed factions is one of the most sensitive issues facing the Iraqi government, with the approach of September 30, which the main political forces have set as the deadline for restricting weapons to official institutions.
The State Administration Coalition, which includes the most prominent Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish political forces, stressed during its meeting on August 5 the need to restrict weapons to the state, and considered the parties that carry out activities that threaten the security of the country outside the framework of official institutions as “outlaws and must be fought.”
The September 30th date also coincides with the deadlines related to ending the military presence of the international coalition in Iraq, which some factions use as a basis for linking the future of their weapons to the withdrawal of foreign forces.
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