The Iraqi government has established a firm deadline of June 2027 for Iran-backed militias operating within its borders to disarm. This policy shift follows the recent withdrawal of United States military forces from the country, a move that has significantly altered the regional security landscape. The decision to demand disarmament is viewed by analysts as an attempt by Baghdad to reassert state control over armed groups that have operated with varying degrees of autonomy for years.

In response to the US exit, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a statement celebrating the withdrawal as a "historic victory." The organization further called for the complete removal of all remaining US military presence from the broader Middle East region. While the Iraqi government is moving to consolidate its domestic security, the public rhetoric from Tehran suggests that the power vacuum left by the US departure is being framed as a strategic triumph for Iranian interests. The situation remains fluid as the 2027 deadline approaches, with questions remaining regarding how effectively the Iraqi state can enforce disarmament against groups that maintain strong ideological and logistical ties to Iran.