Government Plan to Restrict Weapons to the State Preceded by a Preparatory Period for Factions

mesoiraq - US diplomatic sources revealed an agreement aimed at restricting weapons to the Iraqi state and concluding this issue by mid-2027, ensuring that official institutions have a monopoly on military power. These developments coincide with government efforts to disarm and integrate armed elements into official institutions. The plan includes a three-month preparatory phase during which factions commit to halting all armed activities before beginning to hand over their weapons.