Washington demands Baghdad decouple from armed factions to ensure state sovereignty and stability

A 2026 policy shift from Washington highlights concerns over blurred 2026 lines between Iraq’s government and militias. Following 600 recorded 2026 incidents against US assets, the 2026 State Department pressed the new 2026 Iraqi cabinet to end 2026 Iranian-linked influences. This 2026 ultimatum underscores the critical 2026 necessity for Baghdad to maintain absolute 2026 control over its security apparatus.