Iraqi PM submits six-point proposal for armed factions, postpones disarmament deadline

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi submitted a six-point proposal to the Iran-backed armed factions that includes prolonging the initial deadline set for their disarmament on September 30 to mid-2027, a senior official within the ruling Shiite-led Coordination Framework told on Tuesday, as Baghdad continues to grapple with the armed groups amid US pressure.