Baghdad, Iraq – Several influential Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq have agreed to disarm for the first time in an effort to prevent escalating tensions with the United States, sources confirmed to Reuters. Senior commanders and Iraqi officials revealed that this decision aims to avert potential military conflict with the Trump administration, which has issued multiple private warnings to the Iraqi government since January.
The commitment to disarm follows growing pressure from US officials, who have voiced concerns over the influence of these militias in Iraq. The move reflects the militia groups’ attempt to ease tensions and avoid further confrontation with the US, marking a significant shift in Iraq’s militia dynamics.
This decision comes as part of broader efforts to defuse the fragile political and military landscape in Iraq, where US-Iran relations are continuing to impact regional stability.
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