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Iraqi prime minister: Political forces united on arms control

Iraq's prime minister says all political factions agree on restricting weapons, with the government working to ensure full disarmament.

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Iraqi prime minister discusses arms control and oil exports

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has stated that all political forces are united in their commitment to restricting weapons, noting that the government is working on mechanisms for the handover of arms and to end the issue entirely.

Al-Zaidi emphasized that there will be no retreat from combating corruption, according to Al Arabiya.

He added that Iraq has succeeded in finding alternative routes for oil exports, explaining that efforts are underway to export oil via Baniyas in Syria and Aqaba in Jordan.

The Iraqi prime minister also noted that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would pose a significant challenge.

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