Iraqi militias may disarm over US-Israel threats, 30 million light weapons outside state control

With 90% of Iranian-backed groups agreeing to surrender weapons, experts warn that secret stockpiles, divided loyalties, and political bargaining could undermine the process.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi attends a military parade for the members of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) marking its eighth anniversary, in Diyala province, Iraq July 23, 2022.

(photo credit: IRAQI PRIME MINISTER MEDIA OFFICE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

ByHUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE

DECEMBER 27, 2025 12:53

Iraqi militias may disarm over US-Israel threats, 30 million light weapons outside state control

With 90% of Iranian-backed groups agreeing to surrender weapons, experts warn that secret stockpiles, divided loyalties, and political bargaining could undermine the process.

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Iraqi militias may disarm over US-Israel threats, 30 million light weapons outside state control

With 90% of Iranian-backed groups agreeing to surrender weapons, experts warn that secret stockpiles, divided loyalties, and political bargaining could undermine the process.

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