# Iraq sets June 30, 2027 deadline to disarm Iran‑backed militias under phased plan tied to halt in attacks

*Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 8:07 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-09-22T08:07:29.649Z (1h ago)
**Category**: geopolitics | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi says Iran‑backed militias will be disarmed by June 30, 2027 under a phased plan that starts with a 90‑day halt in attacks and aims to bring armed groups under state control, though some factions are already pushing to extend the process.

Baghdad has put a date on a long‑promised effort to rein in powerful armed groups. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi says Iran‑backed militias will be disarmed by June 30, 2027 under a phased plan that would bring them under state control.

According to his outline, the process would start with a 90‑day halt in militia attacks. During that period, U.S. forces would also refrain from attacking them. After this pause, militias are supposed to begin handing over their weapons.

Not all factions agree with the timeline. Some are pushing to extend the deadline until the end of 2027, signalling early resistance to the schedule.

If carried out, the plan would change how force is organized inside Iraq. Iran‑backed militias have acted as a parallel power structure, with their own weapons, command chains and political influence. Disarming them and folding their fighters into formal state institutions would change the balance between the central government, Tehran‑aligned groups and foreign troops still present in Iraq.

The government’s ability to enforce the plan remains uncertain. Many of these militias have significant firepower, territorial presence and economic interests. Whether they actually hand over weapons, accept tighter state control or simply delay and rebrand will determine how far the effort goes.

Signals to watch include whether attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq actually pause for 90 days, whether Baghdad starts cataloguing militia weapons and positions, and whether there are visible, documented transfers of arms before the June 2027 deadline.