Iraqi factions consider two-year freeze on arms under Iranian proposal
Iraq’s Coordination Framework committee is mediating between the government and factions, with sources saying groups may freeze armed activity for two years.
Iraqi factions are reportedly considering a two-year suspension of armed activities, according to sources cited by Al Arabiya. The initiative aligns with a proposal from Iran. The ongoing mediation efforts are led by Iraq’s Coordination Framework committee, which is working to reconcile differences between the government and various factions.
While the United States has been advocating for the actual surrender of weapons in Iraq, Iraqi factions seem more inclined towards temporarily halting their armed operations for two years, mirroring Iran’s stance. The deadline for transferring weapons to the state, originally set for September 30, is being reconsidered amid these discussions.
However, direct negotiations with faction leaders are encountering obstacles in the disarmament process. The Iraqi weapons control committee is persistently engaging with factions that are hesitant to turn over their arms. Simultaneously, the Iraqi state is shifting its focus from collecting weapons to regulating them. Officials emphasize that the state needs to exercise monopoly over the means of force.
The government has affirmed that dialogue with factions regarding placing weapons under state control is making progress, with September 30 marking the deadline for weapons to be handed over to the state.
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