Iraq's PM pushes to disarm Iran-linked militias under US pressure
In a report published in late June 2026, Al Jazeera English covered Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's effort to bring Iran-linked armed groups within the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) under state control and integrate them into official security institutions. According to Al Jazeera, the move faces significant resistance from militant factions, though Asaib Ahl al-Haq — one of the largest groups — has signaled willingness to distance itself from openly carrying weapons. Al Jazeera reports the effort reflects broader US pressure on Iraq to rein in armed groups that have conducted attacks on American personnel and complicated Iraq's regional standing.
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✓ Verified
- ✓Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is seeking to disarm and integrate Iran-linked PMF factions into official security institutions. (Source: Al Jazeera English; corroborated by 13+ US mainstream media articles)
- ✓Asaib Ahl al-Haq, one of the largest PMF groups, has indicated willingness to align with the government. (Source: Al Jazeera English; consistent with US mainstream coverage)
~ Interpretation
- ~The effort faces major resistance from some militant factions. (Source: Al Jazeera characterization of challenge scope)
- ~The move reflects US pressure on Iraq regarding armed group activities. (Source: Al Jazeera framing of international context)
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