President Donald Trump has issued a series of demands to the Iraqi government in recent months, calling for sweeping governance reforms that include combating corruption and dismantling the country's Shiite armed factions. Baghdad has now set a firm deadline for compliance.
According to Arab media reports, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi has established September 30 as the final date for Iran-aligned militias to surrender their weapons, warning of potential military action should these groups refuse to disarm.
The Trump administration has intensified pressure on Iraq to implement measures targeting both government corruption and foreign entanglements. In a recent development highlighting the corruption issue, Iraqi authorities arrested the country's energy and oil minister after discovering large sums of cash at his residence, believed to be proceeds from bribery.
Trump has also demanded an end to Iraqi authorities turning a blind eye to Iranian militia activity within the country. This pressure has escalated significantly since these armed groups began operating on Iran's behalf during the recent conflict period.
