Quds Force commander opposes Iraqi militia disarmament, warns it threatens Iran's regional influence

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Quds Force commander Ismail Kaani asked Iraqi factions to stall the disarmament of the militias during his recent visit, Saudi channel Al-Hadath reports. Kaani reportedly called disarming the Iraqi militias "a knife in the back of Iran," warning it would open the door to disarming other pro-Iranian militias across the region.