Iraq sets June 30, 2027 deadline to end weapons outside state control
Iraq’s national security adviser has set June 30, 2027 as the final deadline to eliminate weapons outside government control, with five factions joining the plan.
Iraq's national security adviser, Qasim Al-Aboudi, has announced that the country will aim to eliminate all weapons outside government control by June 30, 2027. This deadline was set following Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's commitment to the weapons control plan, which was announced after the international coalition's mission concluded on September 30, 2026.
Five factions have already joined the initiative, with negotiations ongoing with four others, according to Al-Aboudi. The adviser emphasized the government's determination to complete the plan and resolve the issue of arms outside state authority by the specified deadline. Additionally, Al-Aboudi delivered a message from the prime minister to Gulf states, urging stronger political and economic ties, and encouraging Arab investment in Iraq.
He also met with Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa from Bahrain, describing the meeting as positive and highlighting the shared vision for expanding cooperation and economic openness between Iraq and the Gulf states.
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