Prime Minister Praises the Decision to Integrate "Saraya Al-Salam" and Calls on Factions to Unite Under the State Umbrella

Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, commended on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the decision by the leader of the National Shiite Movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, to disengage "Saraya Al-Salam" and fully integrate it into state institutions. In an official statement, Al-Zaidi described the move as national and responsible, emphasizing its pivotal role in enhancing the prestige of the state and consolidating the rule of law. He considered the decision a crucial initiative to support internal stability and enshrine the principle of confining weapons to the state. The Prime Minister called on all armed factions to follow a similar path and operate exclusively under the umbrella of official institutions, stressing that protecting Iraq's sovereignty and stability requires the state to monopolize weapons and enforce the law. He noted that the current phase demands unified efforts and prioritizing the supreme national interest to preserve the country's unity and boost citizens' confidence in constitutional institutions.