Iraq is moving to bring armed factions under full state control, setting September 30 as the deadline for weapons to come under government authority.
Some groups have begun handing over weapons and headquarters, while Iran-backed factions such as Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba continue to resist.
The shift closely echoes Lebanon, where Hezbollah faces growing pressure over its weapons. Across the region, states are increasingly pushing toward one principle: one state, one army, one authority over weapons
