On 7 September, Al-Manshar al-Ikhbari reported that Iraqi factions rejected surrendering their weapons by 30 September and proposed freezing them instead. The report did not identify a participating faction, reproduce a militia statement or define what freezing weapons would require.
- Al-Manshar al-Ikhbari07 Sept, 21:20
““Freezing instead of handing over”: Iraqi factions challenge Baghdad and refuse disarmament on 30 September.”
“التجميد بدلًا من التسليم”.. الفصائل العراقية تتحدى بغداد وترفض نزع السلاح فى 30 سبتمبر