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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 25, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET · Updated September 25, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

Iraq struggles to disarm Iran-backed militias despite Trump deadlines

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Post. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Iraq is struggling to disarm Iran-backed militias despite deadlines from Trump. Headlines say Iraq cannot disarm the militias even if Trump sets deadlines.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 d ago, when Washington Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 5 d ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 5 d ago
Trump can set all the deadlines he wants. Iraq can’t disarm Iran’s militias ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Washington Post 6 d ago
What does Trump want with the U.N.? ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 25, 5:49 AM ET
6 d ago
Washington Post
What does Trump want with the U.N.? ↗
Sep 25, 11:00 AM ET
5 d ago
Washington Examiner
Trump can set all the deadlines he wants. Iraq can’t disarm Iran’s militias ↗
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