Prime Minister Commends the Shiite National Current's Initiative to Integrate Armed Formations into State Institutions

Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, praised on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) the decision by the leader of the Shiite National Current, Muqtada al-Sadr, to disengage "Saraya al-Salam" and fully integrate it under the state's umbrella. In an official statement, the Prime Minister described the step as a "national and responsible" action, affirming that it serves as a fundamental pillar for enhancing the state's prestige, consolidating the rule of law, and reinforcing the principle of restricting arms to official institutions. Al-Zaidi called on all armed factions to follow this responsible national path and operate within the state's framework, emphasizing that protecting Iraq's sovereignty and security stability requires the state to be the sole entity authorized to enforce the law and monopolize arms. He noted that the current phase demands concerted efforts to prioritize the supreme national interest, thereby strengthening citizens' trust in their constitutional institutions.