Kataeb Hezbollah Refuses Disarmament Amid US Pressure on Iraq

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•Kataeb Hezbollah is an armed militia group operating in Iraq.
•The United States is pressuring the Iraqi government to disarm armed groups including Kataeb Hezbollah.
•Kataeb Hezbollah publicly vowed to keep its weapons as of May 30, 2026.
•Iraq is facing challenges managing internal security and external diplomatic pressures.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Iraqi government enforces disarmament on Kataeb Hezbollah it could lead to armed clashes within Iraq, destabilizing the security situation and straining relations with militia supporters.

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🌍Iraq 🌍United States of America

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🏛Kataeb Hezbollah

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MEMiddle East EyeKataeb Hezbollah vows to keep arms, as Iraq faces US pressure MEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Kataib Hezbollah Vows to Keep Arms as Iraq Faces US Pressure to Disarm Groups

Kataeb Hezbollah, an armed group in Iraq, has declared it will retain its weapons despite increasing pressure from the United States on the Iraqi government to disarm militias. This stance complicates Iraq's efforts to stabilize security and maintain sovereignty while balancing US demands. The group's decision could heighten tensions within Iraq and affect US-Iraq relations.