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Ali al-Zaïdi during an interview at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, July 4, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
Add as preferred on Google The pressure is mounting on Ali al-Zaidi. The Iraqi prime minister faces growing pressure from the United States to implement his decision to establish a state monopoly on arms, as the Iran-aligned militias defy his authority and even carry out operations in retaliation against the government.“Given the current regional instability, Ali al-Zaidi will undoubtedly come under greater pressure,” notes Kawa Hassan, a researcher at the Stimson Center. “It remains to be seen how the situation will evolve and to what extent he will actually manage to bring about significant changes without risking a direct confrontation with the pro-Iran groups.” Read more In Iraq, Washington bets on integrating pro-Iranian militias into politics Washington warnsDisarming the factions is one of the main challenges facing Zaidi since he took office... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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