White House Warns of Iran Interference in Iraqi Decision-Making

WASHINGTON, United States — The White House on Friday assessed divisions among armed groups in Iraq over disarmament, with some factions showing flexibility while radical factions categorically rejected a U.S.-backed initiative. According to a senior U.S. official who briefed Shafaq News, President Donald Trump's administration supports Iraq's sovereignty-oriented course and aims to help the country realize its potential as a stabilizing force in the Middle East. The official warned that Iran's intervention in Baghdad's decision-making process poses serious risks for Iraq's future. The administration emphasized that any government controlled by Iran could not prioritize Iraq's national interests, remain distant from regional conflicts, or advance bilateral partnerships. The American Republican Party welcomed Prime Minister Ali Zeidi's decision to bring weapons under state monopoly. The Kitab al-Hizbullah and Nujaba Movement were among the radical factions that firmly rejected the Washington-backed disarmament initiative.