US: WaPo: The US maintains the ability to launch attacks against elements or positions threatening US interests or personnel in Iraq as part of its withdrawal agreement. A US official added that dealing with Iran-backed militias in Iraq will largely be the responsibility of the Iraqi government.

US: WaPo: The US maintains the ability to launch attacks against elements or positions threatening US interests or personnel in Iraq as part of its withdrawal agreement. A US official added that dealing with Iran-backed militias in Iraq will largely be the responsibility of the Iraqi government.

An official in the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office noted that hardline Iranian officials have developed their tactics in Iran, and are now focusing on smaller cells outside larger militia structures, making it easier to evade detection.

An example of this is officials from Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq who handed over only half of their weapons, claiming that defectors took the other half to form new groups.