Iraqi delegation in Tehran for talks on state arms control framework

TEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN — An Iraqi Coordination Framework delegation arrived in the Iranian capital on Monday for talks covering several files, with the consolidation of arms under state authority as the main item on the agenda. The visit is aimed at reviewing recent political and security developments and discussing ways to regulate weapons and bring them under state control, according to Iraqi sources. No further details were given on the members of the delegation or the specific agenda of the meetings scheduled in Tehran. Iraqi officials have not disclosed additional information about the scope of the discussions. On the same day, Iraq's Security Media Cell said the government will continue its process of consolidating arms under state authority in an irreversible manner. The visit comes amid ongoing regional discussions on arms control and security cooperation.