Iran Authorizes Al-Sudani to Decide the Fate of Iraqi Factions Loyal to It

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The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Ismail Qaani, preceded Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s visit to Iran with an unannounced visit to Baghdad. Sources indicated that this visit aimed to deliver a message to Shiite armed factions about cooperating with the government to avoid a potential US-Israeli attack, in addition to discussing US pressures to dissolve the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

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A well-informed source told the local Shafaq News agency on Monday that Qaani conveyed a message to Baghdad during his brief visit, emphasizing that Iran does not wish to be part of the war and has no reservations about any decision regarding Iraqi armed factions. He also urged factions to adhere to decisions made by the Iraqi government.

The source stated, “The visit of the Quds Force commander to Baghdad lasted only a few hours, during which he met Prime Minister Al-Sudani to discuss regional developments.”

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The source added: “Qaani affirmed to Al-Sudani that Tehran does not want to be part of the conflict or war, nor does it wish the same for Baghdad. He emphasized that Iran has no reservations about any decision concerning the future of armed factions in Iraq.”

Moreover, Qaani reportedly met with leaders of armed factions to discuss security developments in the region, especially in Syria and their impact on resistance forces. He urged these leaders to stand behind the Iraqi government and comply with its decisions during this critical phase.

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The PMF: A Priority for Iran amid Pressures

The PMF remains a priority for Iran, which is prepared to take all necessary measures to prevent its dissolution or reduction of influence, especially after the fall of its key ally, former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, the weakening of Hezbollah, and the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli strike last September. However, US pressures might impose a new reality in Baghdad.

This aligns with statements made by Ibrahim Al-Sumaidaie, a political advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, during a televised interview last month, stressing Iraq’s need to restructure and dissolve Iranian-aligned factions before external forces do so.

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In Iraqi political circles, it is believed that the “international will” seeks to dismantle the link between the government and armed factions, a notion reinforced by recent regional political and security changes.

Syrian File and Regional Security

The Syrian file is also present in discussions between Qaani and Iraqi officials, particularly regarding regional security to prevent the resurgence of ISIS. Both sides have exchanged views on unifying efforts to support government strategies in this area.

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The Iraqi Prime Minister’s office announced on Saturday that Al-Sudani will pay an official visit to Iran next Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them.

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