Iraq PM's militia disarmament deadline slips; pro-Iran groups keep attacking Saudi targets

Iraqi PM A-Zaydi's pledge to disarm pro-Iranian militias by end-September has been postponed at least six months amid their refusal, while the militias continue cross-border attacks into Saudi Arabia in support of the Houthis. The status of a planned commando siege on the militias is unclear, signaling weakened central government leverage and sustained Iranian influence in Iraq.