Iraq Orders Iran‑Backed Groups to Disarm by September 30

The Iraqi government has issued a directive requiring all Iran‑backed armed groups to surrender their weapons in full by September 30. This move comes as the U.S.‑led anti‑ISIS coalition mission draws to a close.

The order signals Iraq’s intent to consolidate security and reduce foreign influence in the country’s internal affairs. The deadline aligns with the coalition’s withdrawal, marking a shift in the region’s counter‑terrorism landscape.