Can Iraq rein in Iran-backed armed factions before Sept. 30 deadline?

LONDON: Fresh violence by Iran-backed militias in Iraq have cast new doubt on Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's ambitious pledge to bring all weapons under state control by the end of September, underscoring the enormous challenge of curbing armed factions that have long operated beyond Baghdad's authority. The renewed violence, including attacks blamed on Iran-aligned groups and the government's inability to fully enforce its authority against powerful militias, has become the first major test of Al-Zaidi’s strategy since taking office in May.

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