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is set to bring back militaryÌý, 18 years after the unpopularÌý policy was abolished.

team issued a press release explainingÌýhis cabinet had authorised theÌýmove, Anadolu Agency'sÌýArabic-language serviceÌýreported.

The country's Shura Council - a body which examines legal matters - has looked at a draft law and it is now up to parliament to decide whether it will go ahead.

The Iraqi PM wrote Twitter: "Today, we have accomplished what we pledged to do from the moment we assumed responsibility in front of our people and history."

He said the decision on conscription "will consolidate our national values in our children".

There were no details on how conscription might be rolled out and who will beÌýeligible.

Parliament will likely debate the proposal soon before it is authorised, the Turkish news agency said.

Conscription stopped in Iraq 18 years ago when US officials in Iraq's transitional government decided to end the practice.

This latest military move by Baghdad comes amid efforts to shake off Washington's presence in Iraq.

In particular, to get American troops out of the country.