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US-Iraq Relations: Disarming Iran-Allied Militias

Published Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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  • Challenges of Militia Disarmament — 1 source

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The United States is pressuring Iraq to disarm Iran-allied militias, which are deeply entrenched within the Iraqi state and hold strategic importance for Iran. These groups, largely part of the Popular Mobilization Front (PMF), were formed in 2014 and consist of approximately 240,000 fighters with a substantial annual budget.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Most Iran-allied paramilitaries, often grouped as the Popular Mobilization Front (PMF), were formed in 2014, now comprise around 240,000 fighters, and have an annual budget of approximately $3.5 billion.
  • The disarmament of Iran-allied militias in Iraq faces significant challenges due to their deep-rooted influence within the Iraqi state and their strategic importance to Iran.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Challenges of Militia Disarmament
  • Deutsche Welle

    The article highlights the complex challenges and skepticism surrounding the disarmament of Iran-allied militias in Iraq, emphasizing the deep-rooted influence of these groups within the Iraqi state and their strategic importance to Iran.

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