Iraq coalition warns armed groups face anti-terror law
10:56, 06/08/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 11:12, 06/08/2026, Thursday
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File photoIraq's State Administration Coalition on Wednesday warned that armed groups operating outside state authority will face prosecution under the country's anti-terrorism law, declaring that the use of Iraqi territory to launch attacks against neighboring countries constitutes a crime threatening national security.
Iraq's State Administration Coalition on Wednesday issued a stark warning that armed elements functioning beyond government control will face prosecution under the country's anti-terrorism legislation, declaring that attacks launched from Iraqi soil against neighboring states constitute a grave threat to national security. The admonition came during the alliance's 37th regular meeting, where senior political figures examined security, economic and regional developments, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
In a statement carried by INA, the coalition stated that any party utilizing Iraqi territory to strike neighboring countries or embroil the nation in conflicts contrary to its interests would face legal sanctions. Such actions breach constitutional provisions outlawing the use of arms outside official control and the formation of armed groups outside state security structures, the alliance added.
Disarmament timeline and diplomatic posture
The coalition reaffirmed its commitment to restricting weapons to state institutions and demanded adherence to the government's disarmament schedule. Following Sept. 30, 2026, any military activity conducted beyond state structures would be handled under Iraq's anti-terrorism statutes, the statement noted.
The gathering additionally examined economic conditions, border security and campaigns against terrorism, narcotics trafficking and organized crime. The alliance reaffirmed Baghdad's support for regional dialogue and de-escalation, rejecting military solutions to disputes while expressing willingness to mediate differences between regional capitals.
Political alliance composition
The State Administration Coalition represents Iraq's dominant political alliance, formed in late 2022 to resolve months of governmental paralysis. The bloc unites the nation's primary Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish factions, serving as the parliamentary foundation for the current administration while directing Baghdad's strategic sovereign policies.