Zaidi's Tightrope Over Iran's Militias | Johannesburg News

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces mounting pressure as Iran-backed militias defy his September deadline to disarm and integrate into state forces, just as U.S. troops prepare to withdraw. Despite recent arrests of militia leaders linked to drone strikes and threats of retaliation, key groups like Kataib Hezbollah reject the timeline outright, demanding U.S. withdrawal and criticizing Zaidi’s leadership. Caught between U.S. backing and Iranian influence, Zaidi must navigate a volatile landscape where militia power, business interests, and regional tensions collide — all while trying to stabilize Iraq before the coalition’s departure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81b0fcae35fe0b7d