On 1 October, thenationalnews.com reported that Kataib Hezbollah denied reaching a disarmament agreement with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Khaama Press reported its suspension of military activity in Iraq while retaining the right to act against aircraft it considers hostile. Separately, کوردستان 24 reported al-Zaidi’s announcement that 1 October begins a serious weapons-control phase, including government purchases of an air-defence system and regulation of the law governing the PMF.
- کوردستان 2401 Oct, 11:35
“Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced on Thursday that his government will begin purchasing an air defense system and regulate the law governing the Popular Mobilization Forces, marking what he called the start of a serious phase in resolving the issue of weapons outside state control.”
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced on Thursday that his government will begin purchasing an air defense system and regulate the law governing the Popular Mobilization Forces, marking what he called the start of a serious phase in resolving the issue of weapons outside state control.
- Khaama Press01 Oct, 12:08
“Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, has announced the suspension of its military activities in Iraq following the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal, while saying it would retain the right to act against aircraft it considers “hostile.””
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, has announced the suspension of its military activities in Iraq following the completion of the U.S. military withdrawal, while saying it would retain the right to act against aircraft it considers “hostile.”
- thenationalnews.com01 Oct, 13:18
“Kataib Hezbollah denied reaching any disarmament agreement with Iraq's Prime Minister following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.”
Kataib Hezbollah denied reaching any disarmament agreement with Iraq's Prime Minister following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.
The government’s announced weapons-control phase and Kataib Hezbollah’s denial diverge on whether a disarmament settlement exists; the reported aircraft exception also distinguishes the pause from an unconditional cessation of military activity.