On June 3, Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi convened with leaders from two Iranian-backed militias, Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Kataib Imam Ali, to promote a disarmament initiative aimed at consolidating state control. This meeting, while seemingly reinforcing the influence of pro-Iran groups in Baghdad, was primarily focused on encouraging these militias to surrender their arms and integrate into the state framework. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for their past contributions but emphasized the need for these groups to operate solely as political entities under state command. The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which includes approximately 250,000 members from various militias, has been pivotal in Iraq's security landscape but poses challenges for state authority. The initiative has garnered support from the US, particularly with the appointment of Tom Barrack as a new envoy. However, significant hurdles remain, especially with factions like Kata'ib Hezbollah and Badr, which may resist disarmament and complicate the government's efforts to maintain stability and prevent civil conflict.