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Iraq agrees to Turkish base handover; militia disarmament timeline set for 2027
Long War Journal·IQ · TR · US·1 day ago
Iraqi PM Al-Zaydi asserts Iraq will centralize the 'war decision' and maintain exclusive control over weaponry, signaling a shift toward state sovereignty over armed groups. This follows ongoing tensions with Iran-aligned militias and suggests a potential consolidation of state authority. The statement is aspirational; implementation and militia compliance remain uncertain.
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