Controlling weapons is the toughest test for restoring the state's prestige

The file of controlling weapons by the state is considered one of the most prominent issues raised on the Iraqi scene, due to its direct link to security, stability, and the rule of law. Military affairs expert Lieutenant General Jawad al-Dhulaki affirmed that achieving a national and political consensus to end the file of uncontrolled weapons is a pivotal step in the path of state-building and consolidating the rule of law. The background: Iraq has witnessed continuous discussions for years regarding the necessity of controlling weapons by the state, within the efforts of successive governments to consolidate the rule of law and strengthen the authority of official security institutions. The government reiterated its commitment to proceed with implementing this file within its reform program, coinciding with political and security calls to unify national positions to support these efforts.