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Iraq drops September disarmament deadline for Iran-linked militias
Fox News reports that Baghdad will not treat September 30 as a cutoff to disarm pro-Iran groups.
The short version
- Baghdad announced it will not enforce a September 30 deadline to disarm the Popular Mobilization Units.[Fox News]
- Hardline factions such as Kataeb Hezbollah and Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba have refused to disarm or integrate.[Fox News]
- An Iraqi security advisor clarified that September 30 instead marks the departure date for the international coalition.[Fox News]
Key facts
- A senior Iraqi official confirmed that Baghdad will not enforce September 30 as a deadline to disarm Popular Mobilization Units.[Fox News]
- Hardline factions Kataeb Hezbollah and Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba announced they will not surrender weapons or join state structures.[Fox News]
- Security advisor Qasim al-Araji stated that September 30 marks the exit of the international coalition, not a disarmament deadline.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether IRGC commander Esmail Qaani directly instructed militia leaders to reject the disarmament timeline remains an unconfirmed allegation.[Fox News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
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