LBCI

Iraq PM vows to ensure state monopoly on arms: State media

Middle East News

14-05-2026 | 14:12

Share

Share

Iraq PM vows to ensure state monopoly on arms: State media

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, whose government was approved on Thursday, vowed to ensure that the state would have a monopoly over weapons, the INA state news agency said.

Zaidi's government programme, which he presented to parliament, includes "reforming the security apparatus by restricting weapons to state control and strengthening the capabilities of the security forces," INA quoted the parliament media office as saying.

The U.S., a key powerbroker in Iraqi politics, has recently piled pressure on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups, which it designates as terrorist organisations.

AFP

Middle East News

Iraq

Ali al-Zaidi

Baghdad

Next

Hezbollah says targeted Israeli troops in north Israel

The battle over distance: Israel’s strategic vision for the Litani Line

Previous

Recommended For You

Qatar says no direct US-Iran talks to take place in Doha

Middle East News

06:37

Qatar says no direct US-Iran talks to take place in Doha

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meeting mediators in Doha: Qatari spokesman

Middle East News

06:29

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meeting mediators in Doha: Qatari spokesman

Iran’s president defends negotiating team, vows firm stance in Washington talks and pursuit of accountability

Middle East News

05:27

Iran’s president defends negotiating team, vows firm stance in Washington talks and pursuit of accountability

Kuwait’s Zain obtains license to operate mobile network in Syria: Reuters

Middle East News

04:24

Kuwait’s Zain obtains license to operate mobile network in Syria: Reuters

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Fuel prices decrease across Lebanon

Lebanon Economy

08:27

Fuel prices decrease across Lebanon

Lebanese Army says soldier killed in Israeli attack in South Lebanon

2026-04-05

Lebanese Army says soldier killed in Israeli attack in South Lebanon

Lebanese Social Affairs Minister: 40% of displaced people have returned home

11:51

Lebanese Social Affairs Minister: 40% of displaced people have returned home

President Aoun briefed on Washington talks in call with Lebanese delegation, sources tell LBCI

2026-05-14

President Aoun briefed on Washington talks in call with Lebanese delegation, sources tell LBCI

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

A shifting battlefield: Israel’s evolving rules of engagement in Lebanon

1

A shifting battlefield: Israel’s evolving rules of engagement in Lebanon

Hiba Nasr shares security annex to framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel

2

Hiba Nasr shares security annex to framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel

President Aoun, US CENTCOM commander discuss preparations for implementing framework agreement

3

President Aoun, US CENTCOM commander discuss preparations for implementing framework agreement

Haaretz: Israeli military identifies three south Lebanon villages for potential withdrawal

4

Haaretz: Israeli military identifies three south Lebanon villages for potential withdrawal

Fuel prices decrease across Lebanon

5

Fuel prices decrease across Lebanon

Lebanese Army commander, US CENTCOM chief discuss security annex to framework agreement

6

Lebanese Army commander, US CENTCOM chief discuss security annex to framework agreement

Lebanese Social Affairs Minister: 40% of displaced people have returned home

7

Lebanese Social Affairs Minister: 40% of displaced people have returned home

President Aoun discusses security, post-framework agreement tasks with Army chief

8

President Aoun discusses security, post-framework agreement tasks with Army chief

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More