Washington – United States – The U.S. Department of State called on the Iraqi government to take decisive steps to dismantle armed groups loyal to Tehran, stressing the need to enforce state sovereignty across all its territory.
The U.S. Department of State explained that the presence of armed factions outside state control poses a threat to the stability of Iraq and the region, undermining efforts to enhance security and build state institutions.
It emphasized the importance of restricting weapons to the Iraqi government, urging Baghdad to act seriously to end the influence of these groups, ensuring internal stability and preventing further regional escalation.
These statements come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, and their repercussions on the Iraqi arena, which is witnessing complex balances between various internal and external forces.
