Esmail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), recently conducted a visit to Iraq to engage in discussions with government officials. The primary subject of these meetings was the Iraqi government’s ongoing security plan aimed at disarming various armed factions operating within the country and bringing their weaponry under the direct authority of the state.

While the visit highlights the ongoing security coordination between Tehran and Baghdad, the specific details regarding the implementation of the disarmament plan remain limited. The Iraqi government has been under pressure to exert greater control over paramilitary groups, many of which have historical ties to Iran. Qaani’s presence in Baghdad underscores the influence Iran maintains over these security dynamics, though the exact nature of the advice or pressure provided by the commander during these meetings has not been publicly disclosed. The visit serves as a continuation of the diplomatic and security-focused dialogue between the two nations as Iraq attempts to stabilize its internal security landscape and centralize its military command structure.