Iran / Middle East theater · Missile / Drone
IRGC-Qods Force commander Qaani travels to Iraq amid pressure over militia weapons
IRGC-Qods Force commander Esmail Qaani traveled to Iraq as Baghdad advances legislation to place all weapons under state control. The visit occurred amid continued Iranian drone and missile attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
Why it matters
Qaani's visit signals Iran's engagement with Iraq's efforts to centralize weapons control, which could affect Iranian-backed militias operating in the country.
What's unclear
- What specific discussions Qaani held with Iraqi officials
- How the weapons legislation will impact Iranian-backed militias
Linked public sources
- IRGC-Qods Force commander Qaani travels to Iraq amid pressure over militia weapons — Long War Journal
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