On 7 September, Al-Maalouma attributed to al-Dulaimi, whose first name and role it did not state, the position that handing over resistance weapons depends on ending foreign forces’ role and restoring the state’s prestige. Later that day, Rudaw reported that Iraq’s ruling alliance had formed a committee to support Prime Minister Zaidi’s disarmament initiative, without naming its members or mandate.
- Al-Maalouma07 Sept, 19:00
“Al-Dulaimi: Handing over the resistance’s weapons depends on ending the role of foreign forces and restoring the state’s prestige.”
الدليمي: تسليم سلاح المقاومة يتوقف على انهاء دور القوات الاجنبية واعادة هيبة الدولة
- Rudaw07 Sept, 21:19
“Iraq’s ruling alliance forms a committee to back Prime Minister Zaidi’s disarmament push.”
Iraq's ruling alliance forms committee to back PM Zaidi's disarmament push
The two accounts place a conditional handover position alongside institutional pressure for disarmament, but they do not establish agreement between the ruling alliance and armed factions on terms or implementation.