Iraq can only disarm militias once US troops leave the country, PM says

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stated that the disarmament of militias within the country is contingent upon the complete withdrawal of US troops. He argues that with the defeat of the Islamic State group, there is no longer a justification for the international coalition's presence in Iraq. Sudani, who is seeking a second term, is navigating the complex relationship between the US and Iran, which backs the Popular Mobilisation Forces militia group. The Prime Minister suggested that once US forces leave, militia members could either be integrated into state security forces or enter politics after disarming.