Ibrahim Al-Sumaidaie, Advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister: Militias in Iraq Should Dismantle and Integrate into the Political System; Our Regime Is in Danger; If We Do Not Do It Ourselves, the International Community Will Do It for Us by Force

Ibrahim Al-Sumaidaie, advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, appeared on Al-Sumaria TV (Iraq) on December 17, 2024, where he stated that in light of the collapse of the Al-Assad regime and Hizbullah retreat, militias in Iraq should dismantle and integrate into the Iraqi political system. He explained that Iraq had previously served as a passageway to Syria and supported the Resistance Axis, but with recent regional changes, it could no longer continue serving the agendas of others. Al-Sumaidaie noted that Iraq could no longer be the spearhead of the Resistance Axis following the fall of Hizbullah and Al-Assad.

He urged armed factions to reconsider their role and take the initiative to dismantle and integrate into the political system, warning that if this step was not taken voluntarily, it might eventually be imposed from abroad. He emphasized that key security agencies in Iraq must focus on integrating the Popular Mobilization Front into the government system, similar to how Syria declared the dismantling and integration of HTS. While these militias played a significant role in the fight against ISIS, Al-Sumaidaie stressed that Iraq must stop resisting the will of the international community, as increasing pressure could lead to actions against the militias.