The Iraqi government has set a deadline for armed factions to surrender weapons to state authorities, though accounts differ on the specific date. One report indicates the deadline is September 21, while another states that Iraq gave pro-Iran militias until September 30 to dissolve. Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi stated that September 21 is the final deadline for handing over weapons and for the withdrawal of the international coalition. According to Middle East Monitor, the Iraqi government also approved Iran’s request to hold funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq on July 8.

In response to the disarmament efforts, several groups have made public announcements. According to Al Arabiya, Asaib Ahl al-Haq announced it would begin handing over weapons to Iraqi authorities and formed a committee to oversee the process. The Imam Ali Brigades also announced it would begin handing over weapons, stating its aim is to have weapons only with the state and help boost state institutions. The Imam Ali Brigades further stated their aim is to build a strong state with full sovereignty. Additionally, Al Arabiya reported that Muqtada al-Sadr announced that his Saraya al-Salam militia would split from his political movement and integrate into state institutions.

Conversely, Kataib Hezbollah vowed to keep its arms. The weapon handover is part of the government's effort to control militias. The Iraqi PM linked the deadline to US pressure and threatened legal redress for non-compliance. According to Times of Israel, the Iraqi PM stated that pro-Iran militias holding weapons after the deadline would be subject to legal redress.

Hashd al-Shaabi members held a memorial ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. According to Middle East Monitor, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would co-operate with Iraq regarding these matters.