On 15 September, political researcher Issam Hussein said on Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official) that factions were proceeding with weapons restriction, but not without compensation. He said factions had the right to impose conditions and deserved credit for Iraq’s stability; he also described the issue as wholly Iraqi and said Iran had neither obstructed nor intervened in it.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official15 Sept, 23:52
“The factions are proceeding with restricting weapons, but not without compensation... the factions have the right to impose conditions and deserve credit for Iraq’s stability... Iran did not obstruct weapons restriction and did not intervene in it.”
الفصائل تمضي مع حصر السلاح لكن ليس من دون مقابل... الفصائل لها الحق بفرض الشروط ولها الفضل في استقرار العراق... إيران لم تقف عائقا امام حصر السلاح ولم تتدخل بذلك