HIGHGeneral
Iraq PM vows monopoly on arms as parliament approves government
🇮🇶 IraqMay 14, 2026 20:00SRC: AL MONITOR
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who vowed to ensure a state monopoly on weapons amid growing US pressure to dismantle Tehran-backed groups. Iraq has long walked a tightrope between the competing influences of its allies, neighbouring Iran and the United States. Iraq's parliament voted in favour of Zaidi's government and programme, just a few weeks after he was designated following months of political deadlock.
DETAILED REPORT
<p>Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who vowed to ensure a state monopoly on weapons amid growing US pressure to dismantle Tehran-backed groups.</p><p>Iraq has long walked a tightrope between the competing influences of its allies, neighbouring Iran and the United States.</p><p>Iraq's parliament voted in favour of Zaidi's government and programme, just a few weeks after he was designated following months of political deadlock.</p>
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