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Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad Green Zone, arrest MPs in anti-corruption crackdown

Baghdad’s high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Judicial orders led to pre-dawn raids, targeting individuals implicated in financial corruption and potentially linked to smuggling and funding armed factions. This operation precedes Prime Minister Zaidi’s US visit, signaling his commitment to reforms amidst ongoing investigations.

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