Government Opens File on Bringing Weapons Under State Control

Some political forces and armed groups have adopted a more flexible stance on bringing weapons under state control, according to a reliable government source. The process is planned to move forward under a set timetable and under the supervision of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi, after the cabinet is completed and following the Eid holiday. The same source said the positions of some groups on joining the army or laying down arms have softened, and that integration into official institutions is also being considered. The planned steps are part of the government’s broader effort to bring weapons under state monopoly. The policy is included in the government program, which frames it as a measure aimed at illegal and irregular weapons. Some armed groups argue that the arrangement does not target them directly, but rather weapons outside state control. The file is expected to be advanced as part of a structured process rather than an open-ended political debate, with the timeline tied to the post-holiday period. The source indicated that the government intends to manage the issue through formal state mechanisms and a specific schedule.