Iraq says ready to secure borders after coalition withdrawal on September 30

Iraq's Ministry of Defense has stated it is capable of managing security and protecting the country's borders after the coalition's withdrawal on September 30, according to Al Arabiya.

Sources have reported that the Iraqi government has begun to adjust some of its positions regarding the exclusive control of arms by the state and the deadline given to armed factions.

According to sources cited by Al Arabiya today, the committee formed by the Coordination Framework continues its discussions with factions refusing to hand over their weapons, particularly Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba. The sources noted that direct meetings with the main leaders of these factions remain difficult, requiring messages to be relayed and responses to be awaited for several hours or even days.

The sources also said that Washington has informed Iraqi parties it is verifying whether these factions have fully handed over their weapons to the state.