Iran-backed Iraqi militia announces plan to transfer weapons to state

A powerful Iraqi militia with ties to Iran announced a new policy. The group said it will begin handing its weapons to the Iraqi state. The statement was reported by WRAL. The militia’s decision marks a shift from independent armament to state control. Officials said the transfer could reshape security arrangements in Iraq. The move may reduce the militia’s autonomous firepower. Observers note the development could influence Iran’s influence in the region. The timeline for the handover was not detailed in the announcement.