Iraqi president denies Iranian request to delay arms control

Iraqi President Nizar Amadi said that no Iranian official has asked Baghdad to delay the process of restricting weapons to state control.

Amadi added that there must be dialogue and understanding with armed factions to ensure weapons are limited to state authorities, emphasizing that Baghdad will not allow Iraqi territory to be used for attacks against any country, according to Asharq.

The president also reiterated that Iraq is committed to staying out of war, noting that the country is among those most affected by conflict. He pointed out that Iraq faces challenges in transporting oil due to the absence of a national carrier.