Iraqi armed forces reaffirm commitment to state control of weapons
Iraq’s military stresses that exclusive state control over weapons is vital for national security and stability, reiterating its stance amid ongoing challenges.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Iraqi armed forces have reiterated the importance of ensuring that all weapons remain under state control.
They emphasized that exclusive state control of arms is a fundamental pillar for strengthening national security and internal stability, according to Asharq.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has pledged to bring all factional weapons under state authority by June 2027, setting a timeline to place these groups under government control.
The issue of arms control remains one of the most serious challenges facing the Iraqi government, particularly as some factions have been involved in attacks on neighboring countries.