Muqtada Al-Sadr launches Saraya Al-Salam handover to state - 5/29/2026

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Muqtada Al-Sadr launches Saraya Al-Salam handover to state

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2026-05-29 / 09:59

Shafaq News- Najaf

 

A committee appointed by Patriotic Shiite Movement (PSM) leader Muqtada Al-Sadr held its first meeting on Friday to implement the formal separation of its military wing Saraya Al-Salam from the movement, reviewing the procedures required to carry out the decision within the one-week timeframe set by Al-Sadr.

 

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The meeting of the Committee commissioned by His Eminence Commander Muqtada Al-Sadr (May Allah be glorified) about the dissolution of the Peace Secrets - Private Office / Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf

 

In accordance with the statement of His Eminence Commander Muqtada Al-Sadr (May Allah be glorified), which ordered the completion of the procedures of disbanding the military side of the Peace of the Shiite National Stream for a maximum of one week, the commission announced today, Friday the twelfth of the month of Dhu-Hajj 1447 corresponding to the 29th-ninth From May 2026, for the purpose of following up the completion of the procedures of dismantling the military side of the Peace Army from the National Shiite Stream and the implementation of what is stated in the statement of His Eminence Commander Muqtada Al-Sadr (May Allah be glorified), where the meeting included both the Director of the Special Office of His Eminent Mr. Haider Al-Jabri and the Military Adviser Brother Abu Dua Al-Essawi and the assistants The jihadi, brother Tahsen Al-Hamidawi, and the official of the written buildings, Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Aboudy, reviewing the most important procedures related to the implementation of the decision of His Eminence Commander Muqtada Al-Sadr (May Allah be glorified).

 

Earlier today, Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi noted that the government remains committed to placing all weapons under state control, upholding the rule of law, combating corruption, and reinforcing Iraq's sovereignty and regional standing, while pursuing broader international engagement in line with the guidance of the Supreme Religious Authority.

 

 

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Prime Minister Ali Falah Al-Zaidi receives a group of elders of clans and faces on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

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Today, Friday, the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, Mr. Ali Falah Al-Zaidi, received a group of clan elders and congratulators on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.

 

His lordship affirmed his respect for the noble tribes, which represent a social umbrella that offers the state the best of the abilities, leadership and administrative elements, pointing to the government's keenness to support this social entity, which since the beginning of the founding of the Iraqi state, has been a pillar of its existence and defender in the most difficult circumstances.

 

Mr. Prime Minister emphasized that the government is determined to proceed with the project of confiscation of arms by the state, not allowing the violation of the power of law, fighting corruption, strengthening the power and sovereignty of Iraq, and opening up to building regional and international relations for the betterment of Iraq, all of which are principles called for by the Supreme Reference.

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Media office of the Prime Minister

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Al-Sadr’s office said earlier this week that civilian bodies affiliated with Saraya Al-Salam will be transferred to Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous without retaining any headquarters, weapons, uniforms, titles, or other military-related assets. He also called on factions within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to distance themselves from what he described as partisan and sectarian directives.

 

Meanwhile, a government source told Shafaq News that the move came in response to Al-Zaidi's direct messages to political groups with armed wings, urging them to dismantle those formations and integrate their members into official institutions.

 

The move comes amid growing debate over regulating weapons outside state control and restructuring armed factions. Iraqi officials have been discussing a phased plan, expected to begin after Eid Al-Adha holidays end on May 31, under which some groups could transition into political organizations while others may be integrated into the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

 

Read more: Iraq’s disarmament debate: Why unity masks deep divisions

 

 

https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Muqtada-Al-Sadr-launches-Saraya-Al-Salam-handover-to-state

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Well, as much as I think Sadr should still catch the business end of a hellfire missile, I believe this is great news. Why? He is an Iraqi, he hates Malarky and he is dissolving his armed forces for the good of the Nation. His influence should help with the disarming or removal of the more Iranian loyal forces in the PMF. I sure hope so and I guess time will tell.