Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi to the New York Times:

Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi to the New York Times:

Bringing all weapons under state control is a necessity, not a choice. The process begins within 90 days, during which the armed factions will neither attack nor be attacked. The disarmament is to be completed by June 30, and any faction still operating after that date will be considered outlawed.

He added that Iraq lost 60% of its monthly income from oil because of the war.