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State Department opposes Iraqi bill formalizing Iran-backed armed groups in parliament
Summary
A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. strongly opposes a proposed Iraqi law that would institutionalize armed groups associated with Iran, saying such legislation would undermine Iraqi security institutions and bilateral security cooperation.
The State Department spokesperson said the department “strongly oppose[s] any legislation that is inconsistent with the goals of our bilateral security assistance and partnership” after reporters asked about a bill in the Iraqi parliament that would further institutionalize armed groups associated with Iran.
The spokesperson described the draft measure as one that would “turn Iraq into an Iranian satellite state” and said the United States supports genuine Iraqi sovereignty and strengthening of Iraq’s existing security institutions. The spokesperson did not announce new penalties, sanctions, or specific U.S. responses at the briefing, and said further comments would be provided at a later date.
The briefing did not include text of the bill or its specific provisions; the spokesperson said only that the State Department opposes legislation that institutionalizes armed groups linked to actors that have attacked U.S. interests and personnel.
