US warns Iraq militia bases will be targets if siding with Iran
The US has warned Iraq that militia bases could be targeted if they side with Iran in any future conflict, urging Baghdad to restrain armed groups.
The United States has cautioned Iraq that its militia bases may become military objectives should Iraq choose to align with Iran in any future conflict, as reported by Al Arabiya and Al Hadath. The warning, relayed to Baghdad, emphasizes the potential repercussions should these militia groups engage in future hostilities. US envoy Brett McGurk further urged the Iraqi government to prevent armed factions from launching attacks on neighboring nations and to maintain all weapons under state control.
This stance arises as the US faces mounting pressure to bring militias under government authority and to curb attacks originating from Iraqi soil. The warning follows a conversation between Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and US President Donald Trump earlier in the week, where Al-Kadhimi reiterated Iraq's commitment to preventing its territory from being utilized for attacks on neighboring states, respecting sovereignty, and pursuing peaceful resolutions.
Al-Kadhimi set a deadline of June 30, 2027, for Iraq to bring all weapons under state control, asserting that Iraq will not engage in regional warfare and that the decision to curtail arms to the state is irrevocable. Iraq is attempting to maintain a delicate balance in its relations with both Washington and Tehran, all while averting entanglement in regional disputes.
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